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Welding Metallurgy

ASM International

Certificate

Learn a variety of welding and joining processes, and gain practical knowledge and experience in welding metallurgy.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Costs will vary depending on how you complete your courses and if you are an ASM Member. For online students, the overall registration costs for non-members could be around $9,250. For in-person learners, registration costs for non-members could be around $16,175.

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • KnowledgeApply welding metallurgy principles to select appropriate materials and processes for various joining applications following industry standards.
    Developing
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Intelligently select the appropriate welding process for a particular application
  • Describe the basic metallurgy of the melted and heat-affected zone of a metal or alloy
  • Identify the cause of and avoid weld defects
  • Choose or adjust welding parameters and techniques to optimize weldment properties
  • Understand the inspection process techniques
  • Identify design basics to avoid poor weld applications
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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Hands-on
Perform multiple welding and joining processes on various metal types using proper equipment and techniques under supervision.
Developing
  • Hands-onExecute metallurgical testing procedures to evaluate weld quality following established protocols in a laboratory environment.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeAnalyze weld defects and failures using metallurgical knowledge to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
    Developing
  • Hands-onManipulate welding parameters and techniques to control heat input and metallurgical outcomes in practical welding applications.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeInterpret welding procedures, specifications, and metallurgical diagrams to plan and execute welding operations safely and effectively.
    Developing
  • MindsetRespect safety protocols and quality standards in welding operations demonstrating commitment to workplace safety and professional craftsmanship.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeCompare different joining processes and their metallurgical advantages and limitations to recommend optimal solutions for specific applications.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeIdentify metallurgical properties and characteristics of base metals and filler materials in laboratory and workshop settings.
    Emerging
  • KnowledgeExplain the effects of heat on metal microstructure during welding processes using metallurgical principles and industry terminology.
    Emerging
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