Welding Classes – Delaware County Community College

Welding Certificate Program
Welding is an extremely important aspect in the architecture of buildings, ships, bridges, and more. The opportunities for qualified welders are great, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The College has designed a 225-hour hands-on training program that delivers an introduction to welding and training in Oxyfuel cutting (OFC), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), Blueprint reading and basic fabrication. These skills are in high demand in today’s workplace and will prepare students for entry level welding position. Classes are held at Phoenixville campus. 

PDS 9827 / Length: 225 hours
Cost: $3,994

 
 
 
 

Intro to Welding Processes
Provides trainees with relevant theory in oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metallic arc welding and their applications. Also discussed is proper selection of power sources and settings, welding electrodes, shielding gases, joint configuration, safety and welding procedures. This course includes a lecture period, followed by a practical application or lab exercise that demonstrates the topics presented.

PDS 9799 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $460; Non-Sponsoring: $480

CRN 651
Monday
Aug. 29-Dec. 12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marple

CRN 2905
Monday
Aug. 29-Sep. 22
8-11 a.m.
Marple

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-Mig)
Covers GMAW equipment set-up and operation. The theory of gas metal arc welding is applied to mild steel and plate steel in all positions. Introduces single- and multi-phase welds using a variety of electrode (wire) diameters. Also covers the application of gas metal-arc welding theory to non-ferrous materials and their alloys. Various modes of metal transfer are addressed. Includes lecture followed by a practical application.

PDS 9805 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $460; Non-Sponsoring $480

CRN 294
Wednesdays
May 25-Aug. 10
6:30-9:45 p.m.
Marple

CRN 154
Mon & Wed.
July 7-August 10
Noon-3 p.m.
Marple

CRN 1379
Wed.
Aug. 31-Dec. 14
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marple

CRN 2407
Mon & Wed
Aug. 29-Oct. 24
3:15-6:15 p.m.
Marple

CRN 2408
Mon & Wed
Oct. 26-Dec. 14
3:15-6:15 p.m.
Marple

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW-Tig)
Covers various types of tungsten electrodes, tolerances, color codes, and commonly used welding machines and polarity. Focuses on gas tungsten arc welding in various positions using ferrous sheet and plate, and welding gases used in GTAW processes. Includes lecture followed by a practical application.

PDS 9806 / Length: 45 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $460; Non-Sponsoring $480

CRN 254
Tuesdays
May 24-Aug. 9
6-9:45 p.m.
Marple

CRN 654
Tuesdays
Aug. 30-Dec. 13
6-9:45 p.m.
Marple

Welding Codes & Specifications
This course covers welding codes and their applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Explain welding codes and their use. Use welding specifications. Apply proper use of A.P.I., A.W.S., and A.M.E. codes.

PDS 9828/ Length: 45 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $460; Non-Sponsoring $480