Program Overview
The Manufacturing Technology: Welding Specialization provides the student with fundamental theories in the technology processes, metallurgy, and fabrication design within manufacturing industries. The student will develop practical skills in drafting, tungsten, and inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing. Students will be required to furnish personal protective equipment and tools.
This program will stress Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) criteria. The MSSC is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers.
Students can finish a number of short-term training certificates as they progress through the program, and can join the program at multiple points, depending on assessment results and educational goals. To be successful in the Welding Specialization, students should first complete the Manufacturing Production Certificate.
This program was created as part of the Illinois Network for Advanced Manufacturing, which includes 21 Illinois community colleges.
Additional program information
Students who successfully pass all four assessments (MAFT 1112, MAFT 1222, MAFT 1232 and MAFT 1312) will be recognized as a Certified Production Technician (CPT) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose one
| WELD 2062 | Fillet Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD 2072 | Groove Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD 2172 | Pipe Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
General education
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
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| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| BSNS 2423 | Internship Experience | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1113 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| General Education Course | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| MCHN 1311 | Precision Measurement | 1 Credit |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| WELD 1124 | Advanced Arc Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD 2224 | Metallic Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
Fall semester
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| MCHN 1323 | Fabrication | 3 Credits |
| WELD 2124 | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD 2044 | Pipe Welding | 4 Credits |
WELD
| Welding Special Problems Course | 2 Credits |
Spring Semester
| BSNS 2423 | Internship Experience | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
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| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
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| MCHN 1442 | Rigging | 2 Credits |
| WELD 1263 | Metallurgy & Heat Treatment | 3 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
63 |
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| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
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$9,261.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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MAFT 1112 |
Intro to Manufacturing & Safety |
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130.00 |
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MAFT 1222 |
Quality and Measurement |
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130.00 |
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MAFT 1232 |
Manufacturing Processes |
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130.00 |
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MAFT 1312 |
Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance |
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130.00 |
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MCHN 1442 |
Rigging |
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15.00 |
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WELD 1114 |
Basic Welding |
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100.00 |
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WELD 1124 |
Advanced Arc Welding |
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100.00 |
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WELD 20X2 |
Welding Special Problems |
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60.00 |
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WELD 2044 |
Pipe Welding |
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150.00 |
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WELD 2124 |
Tungsten Inert Gas |
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100.00 |
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WELD 2224 |
Metallic Inert Gas |
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100.00 |
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1,160.00 |
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1,160.00 |
| Testing Fees: |
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MAFT 1112 |
Intro to Manufacturing & Safety |
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43.00 |
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MAFT 1222 |
Quality and Measurement |
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43.00 |
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MAFT 1232 |
Manufacturing Processes |
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43.00 |
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MAFT 1312 |
Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance |
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43.00 |
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172.00 |
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172.00 |
| Test: |
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MSSC Registration Fee (one time) |
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60.00 |
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60.00 |
| Books: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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191.40 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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84.95 |
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MAFT 1323 |
Lean & Quality Overview |
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189.05 |
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MATH 1113 |
Technical Mathematics I or higher* |
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371.40 |
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MCHN 1311 |
Precision Measurement |
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53.35 |
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MCHN 1442 |
Rigging |
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63.95 |
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WELD 1114 |
Basic Welding |
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119.00 |
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WELD 1263 |
Metallurgy |
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103.00 |
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1,176.10 |
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1,176.10 |
| *The same textbook is used for MATH 1113 and MATH 1123. The same textbook is used for WELD 1114, WELD 2124, and WELD 2224. |
| Supplies: |
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MCHN Courses: |
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Safety glasses |
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10.00 |
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Steel rule |
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5.60 |
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Digital or dial veneer caliper |
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30.00 |
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45.60 |
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45.60 |
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WELD Courses: |
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(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.) |
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#5 filter lens |
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5.60 |
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Leather welding gloves |
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8.71 |
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Mild steel wire brush |
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2.00 |
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Stainless steel brush |
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4.63 |
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Heavy pliers |
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16.13 |
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High-top shoes or boots |
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60.50 |
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Tip cleaner |
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3.15 |
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Striker |
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2.50 |
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Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens |
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32.70 |
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Chipping hammer |
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8.27 |
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Leather welding jacket or sleeves |
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56.88 |
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Mill jacket |
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25.46 |
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Welding beany |
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8.00 |
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Safety glasses |
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6.05 |
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Steel rule |
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5.60 |
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2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated |
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5.25 |
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2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium |
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5.95 |
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16’ tape measurer |
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6.00 |
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Stainless wire brush |
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4.63 |
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4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens |
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5.25 |
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4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens |
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5.95 |
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Wire Cutters |
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10.00 |
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11R Vise Grip |
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15.00 |
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$304.21 |
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304.21 |
| TOTAL |
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$12,178.91 |
| This program requires six hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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