WELDING
Technology
About the Profession
Welders bond a variety of metals together using multiple welding systems.
Both men and women are successful in
the profession.
Career Options
You can work in construction, manufacturing, infrastructure development
(highways, pipelines and bridges), repair
work or decorative ironwork. Jobs exist
in everything from traditional assembly
line work to specialized fields like underwater welding,
Working Conditions
Welders work in a wide variety
of environments. Protective safety gear is
always worn. Long
periods of standing and heavy lifting can
be required.
Income Potential
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
the national annual income ranges from
$24,490 to $55,240. Welders in highrisk areas, and those doing sculpture or
ornamental ironwork can make considerably more
Career Advancement
Entry-level welders can advance to technicians, supervisors, inspectors, instructors and welding engineers with
additional education.
About the Program
The program provides training and
certification in a variety of basic welding
processes.
Certification
Testing for the American Welding Society
certification can be completed at MCC as
students complete their training.
www.mohave.edu
before pursuing the AWS SENSE Welding Level I.
Certificate Requirements
WLD150 Welding Fabrication and Layout . . . . . . . 6
WLD156 AWS Level 1 (Entry Level Welder) Certification Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
WLD157 AWS Level 1 Certification (Entry Level Welder) Preparation and Workmanship Qualification . 4
WLD228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe . . . . . . .3
WLD229 Gas Metal Arc Welding, Pipe . . . . . . . . .3
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AWS SENSE Welding Level II
(Advanced Welder) Certificate
The Welding Technology, Level II (Advanced Welder) Certificate is based on the American Welding Society (AWS)
Schools Excelling through National School Standards
Education (SENSE) guidelines. Mohave Community College
is a SENSE Participation Organization and is approved to
train students for this certification. Students must complete
all of the requirements for the Level I (Entry Welder) and receive a Certificate of Proficiency for Level I before pursuing
the Level II (Advanced Welder) Certificate.
For more information regarding the AWS SENSE Welding
Level II Certificate, see the Welding Technology web page at
www.mohave.edu/welding
Prerequisite Requirements
Student must have completed with a “C” grade or better all
of the requirements of the Welding Technology - AWS SENSE
Welding Level I (Entry Level Welder) Certificate before
pursing this certificate.
AWS SENSE Welding Level I
(Entry-Level Welder) Certificate
The Welding Technology, Level I (Entry Welder) Certificate is
based on the American Welding Society (AWS) Schools Excelling through National School Standards Education (SENSE)
guidelines. Mohave Community College is a SENSE Participation Organization and is approved to train students for this
certification. This certificate includes the 100-level welding
courses required to prepare a student for a position as a Level
I Entry Welder in the welding field. For more information
regarding the AWS SENSE Welding Level I Certificate, see the
Welding Technology web page at www.mohave.edu/welding
Prerequisite Requirements
Student must have completed with a “C” grade or better
all the requirements of Welding Technology - Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate, Welding Technology - Gas
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate, and Welding Technology - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate
Certificate Requirements
WLD261 SMAW Open V-Butts, Plate I . . . . . . . . .3
WLD262 SMAW Open V-Butts, Plate II . . . . . . . . 3
WLD263 SMAW Open Root V-Root, Pipe I . . . . . . 3
WLD264 SMAW Open Root V-Root, Pipe II . . . . . .3
WLD265 Welder Certification and Code Application . 3
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW) Certificate
The Welding Technology - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW) Certificate prepares students to obtain entry-level
positions in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding profession. For
more information regarding the Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Certificate, see the Welding Technology web page
at www.mohave.edu/welding
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Certificate Requirements
WLD100 Basic Safety in Welding and Construction . .3
WLD102 Cutting Process and Welding Quality . . . . 3
WLD105 Weld Fit-up, Inspection, & Metallurgy . . . .2
WLD114 Math for Welders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
WLD125A Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Plate I . . . . .3
WLD125B Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Plate II . . . . 3
WLD231 Welding Print Reading . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW) Certificate
Welding Technology, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology
provides training in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW),
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding-Gas Shielded, Flux Core
Arc Welding-Self Shielded, and Thermal Cutting Processes.
Students who complete the Welding Technology, AAS, will
be prepared for certification testing in specific welding codes
such as AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME Section IX.
The Welding program is located on the Neal Campus in
Kingman. For more information regarding the Welding
Technology, AAS, see the Welding Technology web page at
www.mohave.edu/welding
General Education Requirements
The Welding Technology - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW) Certificate program prepares students to
obtain entry-level positions in the Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding profession. For more information regarding the Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate, see the Welding
Technology web page at www.mohave.edu/welding
Certificate Requirements
WLD100 Basic Safety in Welding and Construction . .3
WLD102 Cutting Process and Welding Quality . . . . 3
WLD105 Weld Fit-up, Inspection, & Metallurgy . . . .2
WLD114 Math for Welders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
WLD126 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plate I . . . . . .3
WLD226 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plate II . . . . . .3
WLD231 Welding Print Reading . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Certificate
The Welding Technology - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Certificate program prepares students to obtain entry-level
positions in the Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux
Core Arc Welding professions. For more information regarding the Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate, see the Welding
Technology web page at www.mohave.edu/welding
ENG 101 English Composition I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BUE 110 Business Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 110 Intro to Computer Information Systems . . . 3
From the AAS General Education Core Requirements section
of the MCC online catalog at catalog.mohave.edu, under
programs of study:
Choose one additional Communications course . . . . .3
Choose one Global Awareness course . . . . . . . . .3-4
Total General Education Requirement Credits . . . 15-16
Core Program Requirements
Welding Elective Requirements
Shielded MetalArc Welding (SMAW) Certificate
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate
Total Welding Elective Requirement Credits . . . . . . 32
Certificates Required
AWS SENSE Welding Level I
(Entry Level Welder) Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AWS SENSE Welding Level II
(Advanced Welder) Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Total Required Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Total Degree Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 83-84
Certificate Requirements
WLD100
WLD102
WLD105
WLD114
WLD129
WLD201
WLD231
Basic Safety in Welding and Construction . . 3
Cutting Process and Welding Quality . . . .3
Weld Fit-up, Inspection, & Metallurgy . . . 2
Math for Welders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Gas Metal Arc Welding . . . . . . . . . . .3
Flux Cored Arc Welding(FCAW), Pipe . . . .3
Welding Print Reading . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Becoming an MCC Student
The following are some brief points about MCC. Complete information is available in the Mohave Community College
Catalog. When you are ready to become an MCC student, the catalog will serve as your complete guide to the college.
The catalog is online at catalog.mohave.edu
Planning for the future
Mohave Community College is your stepping stone to advanced
college degrees and other specialized education through the
partnerships that MCC has established with 17 premiere four-year
educational institutions. These institutions offer seamless transfer of
most MCC credits and programs to bachelor degree programs. In
many instances, students also have the opportunity to continue their
education with programs that lead to master and doctoral degrees.
For more information about MCC partnerships, visit www.mohave.
edu or talk with your advisor.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid is offered at MCC through scholarships, loans,
grants and employment. For detailed information on financial aid
opportunities, call MCC connect.
Student Services
A broad range of student services are provided at MCC. For
complete details, see the MCC catalog or visit www.mohave.edu.
Veterans Education Benefits
Mohave Community College provides services to veterans, widows
and dependents who may be eligible for education assistance from
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Services offered include
assistance with the application for education benefits, tutoring
assistance and services for disabled veterans.
Disability Services
Each campus has a Student Services Specialist who coordinates
assistance to people with documented disabilities. These individuals
provide disability accommodations, information and referral
services. They serve as a connecting link between students with
disabilities and the college. Students needing accommodations
should contact a Student Services Specialist before registering for
classes. The college requires six weeks’ notice to provide disability
related accommodations. For more information, contact the campus
Student Services Office.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Policy Statement
Mohave Community College strives to facilitate, within reason,
appropriate resources, services, and auxiliary aids to allow each
qualified person with a documented disability equitable access to
educational programs, social experiences and career opportunities.
The vice president for administration, director of human resources
and the dean of student services shall act as ADA coordinators for
the college to oversee compliance in the areas of facilities, student
accommodations and employment practices.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Mohave Community College does not discriminate on the basis
of sex, color, race, religious preference, age, disability, national
origin, veteran status or any other legally protected class in any of its
policies, practices and procedures, and it is an affirmative action and
equal opportunity employer. For more information, call the Human
Resources Office at 928.757.0835, 1971 Jagerson Ave., Kingman,
AZ 86409. Grievance procedures are available in the MCC Student
Handbook online at mohave.edu.
Safety on Campus
Mohave Community College is proud of its reputation as a “safe
place to be.” Safety requires constant vigilance by the college,
students, staff and all those using college facilities or resources. The
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act requires MCC to disclose statistics on crimes
committed on and near its campuses for the previous three years. A
copy of this report is available at: www.mohave.edu/safety.
Accreditation
Mohave Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504,
phone 312.263.0456. Individual programs are accredited by
agencies serving their fields. For details, go to: catalog.mohave.edu.
1.866.664.2832
www.mohave.edu/programs