Welding: Metal Fabrication - Certificate of Achievement

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The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Pass at least one welder qualification test (3G-verticle or 4G-overhead) using at least one basic process.

Have competency in blueprint reading.

Have a working knowledge of metallurgy.

Do basic layout, fitting and cutting operation.

Operate basic welding equipment in a safe manner.

Weld, cut, and fit ferris and non-ferris materials to industry standard.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

7 units
MT 109
Survey of Machining and Manufacturing
An introduction to machining and manufacturing technology where students will learn basic tool geometry, blueprint reading, shop math, precision measuring tools, co-ordinate systems and how to safely operate a variety of industrial equipment.
            WLDT 106
            Beginning Welding
            A course in the theory, practice, and application of various metal joining processes, including oxyacetylene welding, brass brazing, flame cutting, and electric arc processes including SMAW, and a brief introduction to both GTAW (Tig) and GMAW (Mig) welding.

                      Spring Year 1

                      9 units
                      WLDT 306
                      Layout and Fabrication Interpretation
                      Enables the student welders to interpret working drawings and shop drawings. Students will sketch fabrication and layout schemes for welding and jigs and/or assembly of small projects.
                      1. Prerequisite: WLDT 106
                              WLDT 300
                              Shop Math and Measurement
                              An introduction to the mathematics used in the Industrial Technology programs. Students will learn to solve problems using fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios and basic geometric shapes. Students will learn about the Cartesian coordinate system and how to use a variety of basic and precision measuring tools from rulers and tape measures to calipers and micrometers. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AB 381 or AT 381 or ET 381 or MT 381.
                                        WLDT 107
                                        Advanced Welding
                                        A continuation of WLDT 106, emphasizing position welding of a variety of ferrous metals, using a variety of electrodes used in industries.
                                        1. Prerequisite: WLDT 106

                                                Fall Year 2

                                                4 units
                                                WLDT 315
                                                Metal Fabrication

                                                Provides the student with the opportunity to combine previously learned skills into a system requiring the use of prints, tolerances, and specifications. 

                                                1. Prerequisite: WLDT 107