Welding Fundamentals (Microcredential)

Short-term training at JCC in welding

The Welding Basics microcredential at Jamestown Community College lets you obtain skills and experience necessary for an entry-level position in the field of welding and have the opportunity to earn weld certification on basic T-Joints in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW according to the AWS D1.1 welding code.

Program pathway

Earn this microcredential as a part of:

How to earn

  1. Apply to JCC and choose your degree or certificate program.
  2. Work with your advisor to register for the microcredential courses.
  3. After you've completed the courses, contact the Registrar's Office to have it added to your record.

Courses

Duration: 1 Semester

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

WLD 1200: Safety & Cutting Processes

3

WLD 1350: Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 1360: Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 1370: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3

Welding fundamentals skills

Through the program, you will:

  • Develop skills necessary for employment in the field of welding at the entry level in multiple welding processes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make code quality welds on plate according to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Code.
  • Understanding of welding electrodes and filler metals will be demonstrated in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes.