Welding Technology – Pipe (WELPO)
Award: Certificate of achievement
Program location: South Omaha Campus
This certificate of achievement provides students with basic welding skills needed to work in industries where welding of low-pressure pipe is required. Students who complete the program are exposed to print reading with special focus on interpreting welding symbols as well as skill training in oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (stick), gas metal arc welding (MIG) of steel pipe, and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) of plate.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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13.5
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Major requirements
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21.0
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Option and elective requirements
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21.0
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Total credit hours required
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55.5
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The certificate option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major certificate is awarded.