This advanced standing certificate program is designed to advance a welder’s skill by training them in the GTAW (TIG) and FACW (Flux Core) welding processes and increasing their skill in out of position SMAW (stick). Students will also learn advanced blueprint reading. Competencies are based on skills needed for custom production, industrial services and steel construction industries.
Estimated Program Costs
In-state tuition and fees: $2,880.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $2,895.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Tools: $350.00
Estimated books: $200.00/semester
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated housing and meals: $3,825.00/semester
* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
Required Classes for Qualified Welding | Cert
| WEL 208 | Introduction to Fabrication | 2 |
| WEL 164 | Arc Welding II (SMAW) | 4 |
| WEL 112 | Welding Blueprint Reading/ Advanced | 2 |
| WEL 191 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL 421 | Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) | 4 |
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Kevin Woockman
Director of Building Trades and Apprenticeship
kevin.woockman@witcc.edu712.317.3119
Sioux City Campus
