Welding - One-Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)

Description

The Welding One-Year Certificate of Completion emphasizes shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, and basic fabrication.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

  1. Model industry safety standards in a welding/fabrication environment.
  2. Summarize test standards and information in order to pass the American Welding Society Advanced Welder practical knowledge qualification written test.
  3. Perform the specific skills needed to pass American Welding Society Advanced Welder performance qualification tests.
  4. Apply inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria at the American Welding Society Advanced Welder level.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra or minimum placement Math Level 10
  • College-level computer skills

Additional Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Material Costs

Required:

  • Personal protective equipment and tools: approximately $250

Enrollment Fees

  • Fees on specific MFG courses: $600

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 104Blueprint Reading for Welders4
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 110Manufacturing Processes I4
MFG 119Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques4
or MFG 119M Mechanical Drawing Techniques
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 281GTAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
Other Required Courses
Choose one course from the following:3-4
BA 178
Customer Service
BA 285
Business Human Relations
COMM 115
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COMM 218Z
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics (or choose from the foundational skills requirements list)4
WR 121ZComposition I4
Total Credits58-59

Advising Notes

Manufacturing Technology courses are structured to enable students to meet benchmarks through the completion of labs and hands-on projects.

Upon starting their program, students review their desired certificate or degree outcome with their advisor. Students should continue to meet with their advisors on a continuous basis to ensure they remain on track for degree completion.

This certificate is designed for students to directly enter the manufacturing workforce. Transferability of course credits to other public, or private, institutions' degree programs is dependent on those institutions' policies.

Performance Standards

  • Academic Requirements:
    • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. 

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
First TermCredits
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 104Blueprint Reading for Welders4
MFG 110Manufacturing Processes I4
MFG 119
or MFG 119M
Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques
or Mechanical Drawing Techniques
4
 Credits17
Second Term
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics4
 Credits14
Third Term
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
 Credits16
Fourth Term
Choose one course from the following:3-4
BA 178
Customer Service
BA 285
Business Human Relations
COMM 115
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COMM 218Z
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
MFG 281GTAW4
WR 121ZComposition I4
 Credits11-12
 Total Credits58-59

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