Welding Technical Certificate
Program Goal
The Welding Academy of South Arkansas produces highly qualified graduates that enter the workforce prepared for the real world of industry today.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO 1. |
Prepare students to obtain employment as welding professionals. |
| PLO 2. |
Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect concern and care for self, others and the environment. |
| PLO 3. |
Prepare students to take and pass AWS performance qualification tests and become qualified welders in several processes. |
Program Information
General Requirements
- This certificate requires successful completion of 30 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (15 hours)
Semester II (15 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 30