Fabrication Welding Certificate

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Program Start Date: Fall, Spring or Summer
Minimum Program Length: 30 academic weeks; 2 Terms,16 credits
Curriculum Code: 61250

Program Description

This is a stackable Certificate that will allow students to begin working in the fabrication industry. This Fabrication Certificate requires completion of SMAW and GTAW.

Practical Experience

Begin with raw materials and fabricating to a finished product according to a blueprint.

Professional Opportunities

Metal fabricator

Unique Aspects

Students who complete this certificate will be able to meet the local fabrication industry needs for a metal fabricator.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Course Requirements

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
IMT 102 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
WLD 109 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 3
WLD 142 - Maintenance Welding Credits: 3
WLD 160 - Fabrication Welding Credits: 3
WLD 222 - Advanced Fabrication Welding Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester Display

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
IMT 102 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
WLD 109 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 3
WLD 142 - Maintenance Welding Credits: 3

Second Semester

WLD 160 - Fabrication Welding Credits: 3
WLD 222 - Advanced Fabrication Welding Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in the entry level skill sets of the welding profession.
Demonstrate proficiency in the four main processes of welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW).
Identify and select appropriate consumables based on the specific welding process used.
Interpret basic blueprints and specifications in the welding and pipefitting field.
Demonstrate their ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.