COM 110 — COM 110
Speech Communication (3) OR Interpersonal Communications (3) WELDING Program Description The Spoon River College Welding program prepares students to work as welding operators in a variety of industries. The program offers courses in arc welding, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. Nature of Work Welding is a process that joins together metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them together in a permanent bond. Welding is used in building construction, shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing, aerospace, and other manufacturing activities. Welding is also used to connect beams when constructing bridges and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants , and refineries. Certificates and Degrees Spoon River College offers Advanced Welding and Welding Operator certificates. Each of these certificates can be completed in one year or less. This program is part of the Manufacturing Career Cluster. Additional information about Welding certificates is available online. Welding, Advanced Certificate 16 Credit Hours Course Code Required Course Name Credit Hours