Program Overview
The Manufacturing Technology: Welding I Certificate is designed to develop within the student practical skills in precision measurement, tungsten inert gas, and basic welding. Such entry-level manufacturing welding positions include, but are not limited to: manufacturing welder technician trainee, production welder/fitter trainee and fabricator trainee. The core competencies of manufacturing production taught in this program are based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council 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.
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 MSSC.
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
A higher level mathematics course may be substituted.
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: 29
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| MAFT 1112 | Intro to Manufacturing and Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT 1222 | Quality and Measurement | 2 Credits |
| MAFT 1232 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 Credits |
| MAFT 1312 | Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance | 2 Credits |
Spring semester
| WELD 1114 | Basic Welding | 4 Credits |
| MCHN 1311 | Precision Measurement | 1 Credit |
| MATH 1113 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| WELD | Welding Special Problems Course | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
28 |
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| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
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$4,116.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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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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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 2124 |
Tungsten Inert Gas |
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100.00 |
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880.00 |
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880.00 |
| 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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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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WELD 1114 |
Basic Welding* |
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119.00 |
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732.80 |
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732.80 |
| TOTAL |
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$5,960.80 |
*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
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Manufacturing Welding I certificate.
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