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Advanced Welding Fabrication Certificate (Plan 24WL)

Program Overview

Award Type

Certificate

Catalog Description

This certificate program and the specialty certificates prepares the student for employment and advancement in welding and welding related occupations. Advanced standing in the program can be arranged for experienced welders.

Program Outcomes

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Program Outcome

Follow industry safety standards for welding and forming

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Identify different types of metal and the best method of welding and/or fabrication

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Demonstrate proficiency in common forms of arc welding in all positions

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Complete AWS performance qualification tests in GMAW, GTAW and SMAW

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Perform visual inspection of welds, welded assemblies and formed metal parts

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Perform basic metal forming/fabrication processes in a proficient and safe manner

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Interpret technical drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

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Perform cutting operations with plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, shears and various saws.

Recommended Course Sequence

Course	Title	Hours
First Semester		14 Credits
CLC120^	College Success Seminar	2
WFT170	General Welding	3
WFT270	General Welding II	3
WFT113	Welding Blue Print Reading	3
MTH114	Applied Mathematics I	3
Second Semester		12 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT171	Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting	3
PMT140	Metallurgy for Metalworking	2
WFT175	Gas Metal Arc Welding	3
WFT275	Gas Metal Arc Welding II	3
Third Semester		12 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT172	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks)	3
WFT272	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)	3
WFT178	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (First 8 weeks)	3
WFT278	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)	3
Fourth Semester		9 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT117	Applied Welding Fabricating I	3
WFT217	Applied Welding Fabrication II	3
WFT176	Welding Certification	3
Total Hours for Certificate		46