Manufacturing Technology: Welding II, Advanced Certificate
The Manufacturing Technology: Welding II Advanced Certificate 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. Such entry-level manufacturing welding positions include, but are not limited to: manufacturing welder technician, production welder/fitter and fabricator. The core competencies of manufacturing production taught in this program are based on 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.
MAFT.CRT.V63
Outcomes
Identify the proper procedure for preparing, welding & destructively testing a completed weld coupon per the AWS code
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
Identify the appropriate equipment required in a fabrication setting
Explain metallurgy concepts and identify metals and weld methods used in industry
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
Program Requirements
Major Courses
A higher level mathematics course can 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: 45
Suggested Course Sequence
0-15 credit hours
16-30 credit hours
31-45 credit hours
| WELD 2124 | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD 2044 | Pipe Welding | 4 Credits |
| MCHN 1323 | Fabrication | 3 Credits |
WELD
| Welding Special Problems Course | 2 Credits |
46-60+ credit hours
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