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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-and-a-half year (three-semester) certificate in Metal Fabrication and enter the workforce. Students explore design, layout, and fabrication concepts in conjunction with several welding processes. This program covers a broad spectrum of welding techniques including: cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, blueprint reading, design, layout, and metal fabrication. This program prepares students for entry-level career positions in metal fabrication, welding, and manufacturing.
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First Semester
| WEL1000 | Safety for Welders | 1 |
| WEL1001 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL1003 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL1004 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Second Semester
| WEL1024 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WEL2001 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WEL2003 | Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third Semester
| WEL1006 | Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters | 4 |
| WEL2050 | Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WEL2051 | Design, Layout & Fabrication | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |