New River Community College

This certificate prepares students for full-time welding employment through classroom and shop instruction in welding technology. Current school and VCCS pages document Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting, fabrication work and welding qualifications. The VCCS major page states that the program develops advanced welding knowledge and certification in all processes and positions under AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel; NRCC also identifies ASME Section IX qualifications.

A two-semester career studies certificate that builds entry-level and advanced welding skills through fundamentals, basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG, TIG and welder qualification testing. The current VCCS program description states that students are prepared to sit for certifications including AWS D1.1.

This career studies certificate prepares students for entry-level welding work. The current VCCS description says its framework includes weld-process training, thermal cutting, quality control, shop fabrication equipment and manufacturing assemblies from drawings, with competencies from the AWS SENSE welder-education framework and welding qualifications offered.

A current career studies certificate focused on welding automation. NRCC and VCCS both list it within the Welding Technology/Welder program; the public planner did not expose enough curriculum detail to assign additional specific processes or certification claims safely.

Short-term FastForward workforce training in Flux-Core welding methods, introductory welding print reading, gauge ability and horizontal and vertical welds for manufacturing, industry and construction applications.

Short-term FastForward workforce training in MIG welding methods and introductory welding print reading. Documented competencies include spray-transfer mode, short-circuit transfer and metal-art work on material ranging from thin-gauge metal to heavy plate.

A 30-hour, six-session FastForward course in TIG welding. Students learn equipment setup and operation, tungsten electrode preparation, shielding-gas selection and weld development in all positions on various metals. Successful completers receive an AWS Welder Performance Qualification Test Procedure for a one-inch GTAW-S qualification.

Short-term FastForward workforce training in Stick welding methods and introductory blueprint reading for fabrication and repair. The official page positions it for personal interest, career exploration or adding SMAW skills to an existing welding skill set.