Certificate
In this certificate program, students will be introduced to the necessary skills needed to be a Union Ironworker across the United States and Canada. Training includes print reading, safety and welding processes used by the Union Ironworker trades. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for advanced standing in the Ironworker Local Union Apprenticeship Training Program.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
In this certificate program, students will be introduced to the necessary skills needed to be a Union Ironworker across the United States and Canada. Training includes print reading, safety and welding processes used by the Union Ironworker trades. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for advanced standing in the Ironworker Local Union Apprenticeship Training Program.
All courses must be completed with a C or better.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Welding and Fabrication Dept
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAF 110 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Orientation and Safety | 2 | |
| WAF 114 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| WAF 116 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| WAF 117 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Flux Cored Arc Welding | 4 | |
| WAF 119 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Rigging and Cranes | 2 | |
| WAF 120 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Print Reading and Contextualized Math | 2 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 17