Manufacturing Welding I, Certificate

MAFT.MCRT.V63A

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.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

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
MATH 1113	Technical Mathematics I	3 Credits
MAFT 1323	Lean and Quality Overview	3 Credits
WELD 1114	Basic Welding	4 Credits
WELD 2124	Tungsten Inert Gas Welding	4 Credits
WELD 1124	Advanced Arc Welding	4 Credits
MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement	1 Credit

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

MAFT 1323	Lean and Quality Overview	3 Credits
WELD 2124	Tungsten Inert Gas Welding	4 Credits
WELD 1124	Advanced Arc Welding	4 Credits

Program Cost

MANUFACTURING WELDING I Certificate MAFT.MCRT.V63A

Minimum credit hours required for completion			28.00
Tuition and fees – per credit hour			161.00
				4,508.00

Fees:
	MAFT 1112	Intro to Manufacturing & Safety	150.00
	MAFT 1222	Quality and Measurement	150.00
	MAFT 1232	Manufacturing Processes	150.00
	MAFT 1312	Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance	150.00
	MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement	10.00
	WELD 1114	Basic Welding	115.00
	WELD 1124	Advanced Arc Welding	115.00
	WELD 20X2	Welding Special Problems	60.00
	WELD 2124	Tungsten Inert Gas	110.00
			1010.00
				1,010.00
Testing Fees:
	MAFT 1112	Intro to Manufacturing & Safety	43.00
	MAFT 1222	Quality and Measurement	43.00
	MAFT 1232	Manufacturing Process	43.00
	MAFT 1312	Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance	43.00
			172.00
				172.00
Test:
	MSSC Registration Fee (one time)		60.00
				60.00
Books:
	MAFT 1323	Lean & Quality Overview	222.65
	MATH 1113	Technical Mathematics I or higher*	387.85
	MCHN 1311	Precision Measurement	57.60
	WELD 1114	Basic Welding	136.55
	WELD 1124	Advanced Arc Welding	100.00
			904.65
				904.65
TOTAL				6,654.65

*The same textbook is used for MAFT 1112, MAFT 1222, MAFT 1232 and MAFT 1312. The same textbook is used for WELD 1114, 2124, 2224.

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