Welding: Fabrication Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # 1YC.00127

The welding fabrication program prepares students for employment under classifications such as welders and/or industrial fabrications. The program includes joining materials, using weldments, special techniques, equipment and other recognized fastening methods. Students acquire skills in the broad categories of welding and fabrication with added emphasis upon support technical subjects.

Students are required to purchase protective clothing, protective (safety) shoes and eye protection equipment.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

WELD 110 - Introduction to Welding Basics for Fabrication Credits: 3
WELD 113 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Credits: 3
WELD 115 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W./M.I.G.) Credits: 3
WELD 119 - Gas Tungsten Inert Arc Welding (G.T.A.W./ T.I.G.) Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12

Winter Semester

WELD 120 - Advanced Processes - Stick Electrode and M.I.G. Welding Credits: 3
WELD 130 - Advanced Processes - Gas Tungsten Credits: 3
MET 103 - Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3
WELD 205 - Welder’s Print Reading Credits: 2

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended: MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 14-16

Spring Session

WELD 206 - Welding Inspection and Qualification Credits: 2
WELD 223 - Fabrication Credits: 4
Exam Preparation - Select from list Credits: 3

Total Credits: 9

Program Total: 35-37 Credits

Exam Preparation

(Select one)

WELD 210 - Preparation for Welder Certification in Shielded Metal Arc Welding Credits: 3
WELD 211 - Preparation for Welder Certification in Gas Metal Arc Welding Credits: 3
WELD 212 - Preparation for Welder Certification in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding G.T.A.W./T.I.G. Credits: 3
WELD 214 - Preparation for Welder Certification in Pipe Welding Credits: 3
WELD 225 - Pre-Apprenticeship Welder Certification Credits: 3

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.