Description
Pending approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).
The Welding Technology Career Pathway Certificate provides students with a short-term, concentrated training in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Cutting Processes and Blueprint reading, giving students the opportunity to seek employment as a production welder, welder helper, or as an entry-level fabrication helper.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate industry safety standards in a welding/fabrication environment.
- Model effective and appropriate communication with welding professionals and clients.
- Apply and demonstrate entry-level welding skills based on current industry needs.
- Demonstrate workplace professionalism as it applies to an industrial environment.
Course Requirements
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| MFG 100 | Manufacturing Technology Orientation | 1 |
| MFG 104 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 4 |
| MFG 105 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding | 4 |
| MFG 267 | Oxygen-Fuel and Electric Arc Cutting Processes | 4 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
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 the degree programs of other public or private institutions is dependent on those institutions' policies.
Program Performance Standards
Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
