Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate of Pipe Welding

Certificate
Mountain Gateway Community College

The Welding Certificate is composed of welding skills courses, safety, basic English, metallurgy and blueprint reading. Applied mathematics is also included in the popular program.

Outcomes

To meet industry’s demand for different types of welding training, the Welding program has created two parallel certificates: one in Industrial/Structural Welding, the other in Pipe Welding.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Prepare for employment as a pipe welder, which includes joining and repairing tubular products and metallic pipe components as part of the construction of buildings, vessels, structures, and stand-alone pipelines in both industrial and commercial environments.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Gateway Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
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10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate of Pipe Welding
44
Certificate in Pipe Welding
44
Course Requirements Pipe Welding
44
WEL Course Requirements (Pipe Welding Certificate)
35
WEL Course Requirements (Pipe)
35
Earn 35 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SAF 130 Requirement
1
SAF 130 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 131 or MAC 111 Requirement
3
MTH 131 or MAC 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 100 Requirement
3
ENG 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 100 Requirement
2
HLT 100 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency Requirement Pipe Welding Certificate
44
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion We award SDV 100 credit for prior learning for transfer students who have completed an Associate degree or higher.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Gateway Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? MGCC provides a great start with small class sizes, personal service, and innovative programs with competetive prices.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Year of admission
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions None required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersUse hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.Production Occupations
51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSet up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 44 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate of Pipe Welding at Mountain Gateway Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 3 semesters or 1.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $7,172 $0 $7,172
Fees
Activity Fee $4 Per Credit $176 0 $176
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.