Welding Technician- Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

Description

The Welding Technician Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare students for employment in the welding industry. 

Certificate credits also apply to the Welding Technician AAS degree.

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 Entry Welder practical knowledge qualification written test.
  3. Perform the specific skills needed to pass American Welding Society Entry Welder performance qualification tests.
  4. Apply inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria at the American Welding Society Entry 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: approximately $600

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 281GTAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
Total Credits35

Advising Notes

Manufacturing Technology courses are structured to enable students to meet benchmarks through the completion of labs and hands-on projects. Please connect with a manufacturing/welding advisor before registering for classes.

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 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
 Credits8
Second Term
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
 Credits11
Third Term
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 281GTAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
 Credits16
 Total Credits35

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