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.

In order to complete program, students must satisfactorily complete welding, welding laboratory, and general education courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, 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
  • Successful completion of or current enrollment in MFG 100 MFG Orientation
  • College-level computer skills

Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Material Costs

Required:

  • Welding personal protective equipment and tools: approximately $250

Enrollment Fees

  • Fees on specific MFG courses: $600

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
MFG 100MFG Orientation1
MFG 101Blueprint Reading3
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
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 271SMAW I3
MFG 272GMAW I3
MFG 281GTAW I3
MFG 282FCAW I3
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 218
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics (or choose from the foundational skills requirements list)4
WR 121Academic Composition4
Total Credits53-54

Advising Notes

Nearly all MFG courses are self-directed, outcome-based curricula. This provides students with a greater degree of flexibility than other programs.

Upon starting their program, students review their desired degree outcome with their advisor, and a coursework sequence is identified. This is particularly important if developmental work is needed.

The program is designed for students planning to enter the manufacturing workforce upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. Before starting any manufacturing technology program, students are advised to contact the institution to which they intend to transfer and identify what credits may be transferable.

Most of the skills development courses in this program require two hours a week in the welding lab for each credit. This usually means students will need to schedule 24 hours or more each week in the lab. The welding lab is staffed Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm (40 hours a week).

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 100MFG Orientation1
MFG 101Blueprint Reading3
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 110Manufacturing Processes I4
MFG 119
or MFG 119M
Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques
or Mechanical Drawing Techniques
4
 Credits16
Second Term
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
 Credits14
Third Term
MFG 271SMAW I3
MFG 272GMAW I3
MFG 281GTAW I3
MFG 282FCAW I3
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics (or choose from the foundational skills math list)4
 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 218
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
WR 121Academic Composition4
 Credits7-8
 Total Credits53-54

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