Welding Fundamentals, Pipe Welding
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
28 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Pipe Welding?
Unlock your potential and learn essential skills needed to excel in pipe welding, a critical aspect of industries like oil and gas, construction, plumbing, and manufacturing.
- Accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS), this program ensures that you receive a quality education that meets industry standards.
- Train in our newly built welding labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources.
- Benefit from our strong reputation, experienced instructors, and commitment to providing top-notch education that meets industry standards.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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Why Reynolds?
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Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Gain specialized expertise in pipe welding techniques essential for various applications, including fluid and gas transportation systems, structural support, and more. Learn welding processes, safety protocols, blueprint reading, and material selection tailored specifically for pipe welding scenarios.
Practice welding pipes of different diameters, materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys), and positions (horizontal, vertical, overhead) commonly encountered in real-world industry settings. Our hands-on approach ensures you're prepared to tackle any pipe welding challenge with confidence.
Learn from experienced instructors with industry knowledge who provide valuable insights and mentorship. Our faculty are dedicated to your success and are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a pipe welder.
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Class Highlights
SAF 130 - Industrial Safety
Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations
WEL 126 - Pipe Welding I
Learn metal arc welding processes, including welding pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and horizontal-fixed positions in accordance with the ASME Code.
WEL 127 - Pipe Welding II
Practice welding pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and fixed positions.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Pipe Welding program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: Employment opportunities exist for individuals proficient in advanced welding techniques. This program is designed for students with no previous experience in welding, as well as for individuals currently employed in the welding field who wish to upgrade their skills.
Individuals entering the Welding Career Studies Certificate (CSC) should consider this program as a means of developing or advancing their job skills over a one-year period of time and as a means of acquiring the skills necessary to test for the various levels of welding certification.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Opportunities for graduates include construction welder, fabrication welder, and welding supply salesperson.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
