Intermediate Manufacturing Welding, Certificate

MAFT.CRT.V67

Program Overview

The Intermediate Manufacturing Welding Certificate curriculum is designed to develop within the student practical skills in drafting, tungsten inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing. Entry-level Manufacturing Welding positions for those who complete this certificate include, but are not limited to: manufacturing welder technician, production welder/fitter and fabricator.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

MCHN 1323Fabrication

3 Credits

MCHN 1442Rigging

2 Credits

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits

WELD 1263Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

3 Credits

WELD 2044Pipe Welding

4 Credits

WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

WELD 2224Metallic Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

Choose one

WELD 2062Fillet Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

WELD 2072Groove Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

WELD 2172Pipe Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 31

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall semester

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

MCHN 1323Fabrication

3 Credits

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

Spring semester

WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits

WELD 1263Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

3 Credits

WELD 2224Metallic Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

MCHN 1442Rigging

2 Credits

Fall semester

WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

WELD 2044Pipe Welding

4 Credits

WELD
Welding Special Problems Course

2 Credits

Program Cost

Minimum credit hours required for completion: 31
Tuition and fees - per credit hour 154.00
$4,774.00
Lab fees:
  MCHN 1311 Precision Measurement   10.00  
MCHN 1442 Rigging 15.00
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 115.00
WELD 1124 Advanced Arc Welding 115.00
WELD 20X2 Welding Special Problems 60.00
WELD 2044 Pipe Welding 150.00
WELD 2124 Tungsten Inert Gas 110.00
WELD 2224 Metallic Inert Gas 110.00
685.00
685.00
Books:
MCHN 1311 Precision Measurement 55.45
MCHN 1442 Rigging 154.95
WELD 1114 Basic Welding* 132.25
WELD 1263 Metallurgy 100.00
442.65
442.65
Supplies:
MCHN Courses:
Safety glasses 10.00
Steel rule 5.60
Digital or dial veneer caliper 30.00
45.60
45.60
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
304.21
TOTAL $6,251.46
The same textbook is used for WELD 1114, WELD 2124, and WELD 2224. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.

Gainful Employment

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