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
| MAFT1112 | Intro to Manufacturing and Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1222 | Quality and Measurement | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1232 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1312 | Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1323 | Lean and Quality Overview | 3 Credits |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| MCHN1311 | Precision Measurement | 1 Credit |
| WELD1114 | Basic Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD1124 | Advanced Arc Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD2124 | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
A higher level mathematics course may be substituted.
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| WELD2062 | Fillet Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD2072 | Groove Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD2172 | Pipe Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 29
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| MAFT1112 | Intro to Manufacturing and Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1222 | Quality and Measurement | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1232 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1312 | Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance | 2 Credits |
Spring semester
| WELD1114 | Basic Welding | 4 Credits |
| MCHN1311 | Precision Measurement | 1 Credit |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| WELD | Welding Special Problems Course | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
| MAFT1323 | Lean and Quality Overview | 3 Credits |
| WELD2124 | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD1124 | Advanced Arc Welding | 4 Credits |
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