Certificate of Applied Science - Welding Technology at University of Montana

Programme overview

The Welding Technology Program prepares students to operate and troubleshoot a variety of welding power sources and related equipment. The program prepares students to solve problems found within the welding industry using computational skills and other problem-solving techniques essential to welding and steel fabrication. Welding students develop skills in six different welding processes oxyacetylene (OAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux core arc, (FCAW), submerged arc (SAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

Faculty: Missoula College | Duration: 32-33 credit hours | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

32-33 credit hours. Required courses include Career Readiness; Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace; Contemporary Mathematics; Technical Drafting; Related Metals Processes II; Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols; Fabrication Basics; Shielded Metal Arc Welding; Flux Core Arc Welding.

Career pathways

The mission of the Welding Technology Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled, and competent welders and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs. It also encourages the development of teamwork and interpersonal skills required on the job.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). The program often has a waiting list.

Duration: 32-33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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