G3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Learn more at www.jtcc.edu/g3.
PURPOSE: This program prepares students for jobs as entry-level welders. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.
CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. Students may earn American Welding Society certifications.
The College has entered into a regional reciprocity agreement through NC-SARA to accept out-of-state students (except for students residing in California) in our online programs and courses. Students may contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) at 804-225-2600 or communications@schev.edu for information related to state agency contacts for complaint resolution. General disclosure information about external certification or licensure requirements outside the state of Virginia may be found at www.jtcc.edu/NC-SARA.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must also meet JTCC admission requirements. Students must provide their own personal protection safety equipment. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:
- Exhibit the knowledge and skills to safely perform laboratory duties and recognize safety issues, in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform enhanced entry-level skills in SMAW welding of plate through testing.
- Identify, interpret, and apply basic blueprints and welding symbols on performance based SENSE tests
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