Welding - Certificate of Completion

NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog

The Welding certificate prepares students for a career as a welder in the areas of maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or to further their education toward a four-year degree program.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 21

Prefix Title Credits
WELD 100Structural Welding I6
WELD 102Welding Fundamentals3
WELD 110Blueprint Reading (Welding)3
WELD 130Introduction to GMAW MIG)3
WELD 140Introduction to GTAW TIG)3
WELD 160Introduction to SAW and FCAW3
Total Credits21

NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog

A Suggested Plan of Study - Welding Certificate

Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
WELD 100 Structural Welding I 6
WELD 102 Welding Fundamentals 3
WELD 130 Introduction to GMAW MIG) 3
 Credits12
Spring
WELD 110 Blueprint Reading (Welding) 3
WELD 140 Introduction to GTAW TIG) 3
WELD 160 Introduction to SAW and FCAW 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits21