Manufacturing Welding I, Certificate

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.

TECH.V63A

Outcomes

Identify a safe workplace in the manufacturing industry

Identify geometric symbols in blueprint reading

Identify Lean manufacturing concepts in the manufacturing process

Explain quality in the manufacturing process

Explain the history of the manufacturing industry from the Industrial Revolution to current

Demonstrate safe work habits in the operation of welding, cutting, and fabrication

Evaluate proper methods required for strong welds and accurate cuts

Formulate welding symbols and effectively demonstrate their use

Explain the proper setup and use of gases for the various types of welds

Program Requirements

Major Courses

MAFT 1112Intro to Manufacturing and Safety

2 Credits

MAFT 1222Quality and Measurement

2 Credits

MAFT 1232Manufacturing Processes

2 Credits

MAFT 1312Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance

2 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

MATH 1103Technical Mathematics

3 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits

WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

A higher level mathematics course may be substituted.

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WELD 2062Fillet Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

WELD 2072Groove Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

WELD 2172Pipe Weld Special Problems

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 29

Suggested Course Sequence

0-15 credit hours

MAFT 1112Intro to Manufacturing and Safety

2 Credits

MAFT 1222Quality and Measurement

2 Credits

MAFT 1232Manufacturing Processes

2 Credits

MAFT 1312Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance

2 Credits

16-30 credit hours

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

MATH 1103Technical Mathematics

3 Credits

WELD
Welding Special Problems Course

2 Credits

31-45 credit hours

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

WELD 2124Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

4 Credits

WELD 1124Advanced Arc Welding

4 Credits

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