Welding Technical Certificate

Program Description

The Welding Academy of South Arkansas provides high quality/high tech welding training in a nine-month program. The advanced nature of the coursework is intended for students with prior welding experience and/or coursework. The training is available for students who pass an entrance welding skills exam. Welding Academy training meets American Welding Society (AWS) standards and students will earn certifications upon successful completion. Processes include SMAW (stick), MIG (wire), and TIG (tungsten) welding on plate and pipe of various materials including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Those interested should contact the Academy at 870.234.7234 for applicant testing information.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

WA 1005	Welding Processes	5
WA 1015	Structural Welding	5
WA 1025	Pipe Welding II	5

Semester II (15 hours)

WA 2005	Pipe Welding II	5
WA 2015	Hi Freq Tig & Pipeline Welding	5
WA 2025	Capstone	5

Total Credit Hours: 30