Welding and Fabrication Principles, Certificate

Build the foundation for a successful career in welding and fabrication.

This certificate introduces students to safe welding and cutting practices and principles including, proper technique and position, weld quality requirements, destructive and non-destructive testing and examination methods, print reading and interpretation of welding symbols as well as basic metal fabrication. Students will use the foundation and working knowledge to weld in all processes, perform repair techniques using thermal cutting and gouging, apply the requirements to executive quality welds and apply CNC programming language that can be used to produce parts that can be assembled and welded. This certificate serves as a fundamental pathway into the Welding and Fabrication Advanced Applications certificate and Welding Technology degree. Students who successfully complete this certificate will have learned the skills sought by the workforce as an entry-level welder and fabricator.

Next Steps

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What do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers do?

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

What skills do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers have?

• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Contact

• Welding and Fabrication Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

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How much does it cost?

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