Pipefitting & Welding Technology (CEC)

Major code:  4333
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

AIT103Non-Destructive Testing2
MST121Blueprint Reading2
MST126Pipefitting Principles and Applications3
MST127Principles of Welding6
MST1363G and 4G Welding Certification Exam Preparatory 14
MST1376G Welding Certification Examination Preparatory 14
Total Hours21
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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 SemesterHours
MST121 Blueprint Reading 2
MST126 Pipefitting Principles and Applications 3
MST127 Principles of Welding 6
 Hours11
Second Semester
AIT103 Non-Destructive Testing 2
MST136 3G and 4G Welding Certification Exam Preparatory 1 4
MST137 6G Welding Certification Examination Preparatory 1 4
 Hours10
 Total Hours21

The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of 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, 4G and 6G proceedures.