Welding Technology
Certificate of Applied Science
Advisor: Kyle Gilliespie in Great Falls & David Cohenour in Bozeman
This program is offered both at MSU - Great Falls and the College of Technology in Bozeman
Upon completion of this program, students are AWS qualified welders in one or more welding processes and are eligible to apply to be listed in the AWS National Registry of Welders.
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Make satisfactory welds in all positions using the following welding types:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAC)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAC)
- Make satisfactory cuts with the following processes:
- Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC)
- Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting (ACC)
- Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC)
- Interpret welding blueprints and welding symbols;
- Perform pipe layouts; and
- Utilize basic welding metallurgy
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $2999 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Tools/Clothing | Varies |
| Lab Fees | $200 |
| Books/Supplies | $1000 |
| TOTAL: | $4229 |
Fall Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ENGL | 118** | Intro to Critical Reading and Writing | 4 |
| MATH | 100** | Math for the Trades | 3 |
| WELD | 101 | Welding Theory I | 1 |
| WELD | 102 | Welding Practical I | 3 |
| WELD | 109 | Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols | 2 |
| WELD | 110 | Applied Metallurgy | 2 |
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| WELD | 103* | Welding Theory II | 1 |
| WELD | 104* | Welding Practical II | 3 |
| WELD | 117* | Fabrication Basics | 3 |
| WELD | 119* | Intro to Structural Welding | 3 |
| WELD | 126* | Welding Qualification Prep | 2 |
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Total Program Credits: 30~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
