Construction and Pipe Specialty
Students will be qualified to pursue certification in API-1104, ASME Section 9 & D11. Many courses in this specialization have a higher tuition cost. Check with the Student Success Center for details.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: 68 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
- Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland
Sample Job Titles
Construction Steel Erector, Industrial Fabrication Heavy, Industrial Maintenance, Boilermaker, Robotic Welding Operator, Specialty Welding, Piping Fabrication, Welding Fabrication Supervisor, Tank and Pressure Vessels Welding, Welding Instructor
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses
General Education Electives
Number of Credit Hours Required: 3.00
Recommended courses
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
| Or | |
COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
WELD 290 | Work Exp Practicum & Seminar | 3.0 |
| Or | |
WELD 295 | Workplace Simulation and Project | 3.0 |
WELD 243 | Aluminum and Stainless Steel Welding | 4.0 |
WELD 245 | GMAW/FCAW Pipe Welding | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 |
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