Degree Type Career Studies Certificate Total Credits 18 This Career Studies Certificate prepares students for entry level positions as welders in a variety of settings. For More Information Contact David Braun 434-736-2033 John Evans 434-955-2254 Ext 5516 Curriculum Required Courses Course Credits WEL 120 - Introduction To Welding 3 WEL 123 - Arc Welding I 3 WEL 164 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) 3 WEL 160 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 WEL 161 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 3 WEL 150 - Welding Drawing and Interpretation 3 Subtotal 18