Program Information
The Anoka Technical College offers a 17-credit Pipe Welding certification which is designed for individuals seeking the highest welding skill level, the most demanding manual welding discipline.
Graduates from the Pipe Welding certificate have the skills required to master manual pipe welding and obtain the highest paying jobs in welding.
This program requires students to enroll full-time, in all of the courses outlined for each semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop welding procedures to address challenges encountered in pipe welding.
- Demonstrate mastery in complex welding techniques using SMAW, GTAW and GMAW with pipe.
- Interpret intricate blueprints specific to pipe welding.
- Assess pipe welding anomalies using industry standard American Welding Society.
- Formulate and execute comprehensive plans for pipe welding projects.
- Construct manual pipe welding in different scenarios, materials and configurations.
Certifications
The Welding program not only provides students with a thorough background in welding and related theory, but also prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to take three national certification examinations:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Welding Society’s Welding Code
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the Welding Fabricator Certificate or Welding AAS Degree program.
Program Start Dates
Spring Semester: January
Faculty Contact
Jay Gerdin: 763-576-4055
David Vlasyuk: 763-576-4257
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