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Welding Technology, Certificates

Program Overview

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the welding field. The student may submit a written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Shielded Metal-Arc All Positions

Curriculum code: C83B

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits
WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits

Tungsten Inert Gas and Metallic Inert Gas

Curriculum code: C83D

WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits
WELD 2224Metallic Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

Pipe Welding

Curriculum code: C83E

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits
WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits
WELD 2044Pipe Welding

4 Credits

Maintenance Welding

Curriculum code: C32B

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits
WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits
WELD 2224Metallic Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

Program Cost

Shielded Metal-Arc All Positions 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 8
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour 142.00
$1,136.00
Lab fees:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 100.00
WELD 1124 Advanced Arc Welding 100.00
200.00
200.00
Books:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 115.00
115.00
Supplies:
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
304.21
TOTAL $1,755.21
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
Tungsten Inert Gas and Metallic Inert Gas
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 8
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour 142.00
$1,136.00
Lab fees:
WELD 2124 Tungsten Inert Gas Welding 100.00
WELD 2224 Metallic Inert Gas Welding 100.00
200.00
200.00
Books:
WELD 2124* Tungsten Inert Gas Welding 115.00
115.00
* The same textbook is used for WELD 2124 and WELD 2224.
Supplies:
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
304.21
TOTAL $1,755.21
*The same textbook is used for WELD 2124 and WELD 2224. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
Pipe Welding 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 12
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour 142.00
$1,704.00
Lab fees:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 100.00
WELD 1124 Advanced Arc Welding 100.00
WELD 2044 Pipe Welding 150.00
350.00
350.00
Books:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding* 115.00
115.00

Supplies:
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
304.21
TOTAL $2,473.21
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
Maintenance Welding 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 12
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour 142.00
$1,704.00
Lab fees:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 100.00
WELD 2124 Tungsten Inert Gas Welding 100.00
WELD 2224 Metallic Inert Gas Welding 100.00
300.00
300.00
Books:
WELD 1114 Basic Welding* 115.00
115.00
* The same textbook is used for WELD 1114, WELD 2124, and WELD 2224.
Supplies:
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
304.21
TOTAL $2,423.21
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.