Metal Fabrication, SC
Program Description
The Metal Fabrication Skills Certificate provides students who have completed the Welding Fundamentals Skills Certificate and wish to pursue employment in the metal fabrication and ornamental/architectural metalwork industries the fundamental skills to gain employment in those industries. Upon completion, students will be able to safely use metal fabrication tools and techniques (including gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding) to construct metal fabrications according to workshop drawings.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 231 | Welding III | 3 |
| WELD 232 | Welding III Practice | 2 |
| WELD 215 | Introduction to Welding Fabrication Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Total Units | 8 | |
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| WELD 231 | Welding III | 3 |
| WELD 232 | Welding III Practice | 2 |
| WELD 215 | Introduction to Welding Fabrication Techniques | 3 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Students will safely set-up and use the required equipment for metal fabrication.
PSLO2: Students will identify fit-up and finish techniques for metal fabrication.
PSLO3: Students will follow workshop drawings to complete metal fabrication projects.
PSLO4: Students will set up and operate the required equipment to produce fillet and groove welds according to industry standards using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes.
