Metal Fabrication Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

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

WEL 1000Safety for Welders

1

WEL 1001Allied Cutting Processes

4

WEL 1003Basic Shielded Metal Arc I

4

WEL 1004Basic Shielded Metal Arc II

4

Total Credit Hours:13

Second Semester

WEL 1024Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

4

WEL 2001Gas Metal Arc Welding I

4

WEL 2003Flux Cored Arc Welding I

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Third Semester

WEL 1006Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters

4

WEL 2050Layout and Fabrication

4

WEL 2051Design, Layout & Fabrication

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 37