Industrial Technology – 3G and 4G Welding Certification Exam Preparation (CEC)

Major code:  4321
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division 
Industrial Technology Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
MST127	Principles of Welding	6
MST136	3G and 4G Welding Certification Exam Preparatory ¹	4
Total Hours		10

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Prerequisite of satisfactory welding required prior to course enrollment

AWS testing available at applicable course completion

Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Hours
MST127	Principles of Welding	6
	Hours	6
Second Semester
MST136	3G and 4G Welding Certification Exam Preparatory ¹	4
	Hours	4
	Total Hours	10

The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Welding Technology One-Year Certificate (4309) and an Industrial Technology Degree (4300).

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

Proficiency of equipment using theory, simulation and associated laboratory trainers and equipment.
Working knowledge of drawings and schematics
Demonstrate the safe use of welding equipment commonly utilized in 3G and 4G proceedures.