MCCCD Program Description

Major: 1116 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall 1 Last Admit Term: 2022 Summer Award: CCT Total Clock Hours: 630 CIP Code: 48.0508	Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: Shared by: Field of Interest: Applied Technology GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters and Welder Fitters

Description: The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) prepares students for aerospace industry code certification testing in the gas tungsten arc welding process in carbon steel and stainless-steel (ferrous metals) and aluminum (non-ferrous). An AAS in Welding as well as certificates in the following areas of specialization are also available: Welding: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW), Welding: Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) Plate, Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe, and Welding: Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) Plate and Pipe.

Required Courses

CST103 Construction Safety 13
CST104 Power and Hand tools, Equipment, and Workspace 20
CST105 Construction Calculations 20
CST107 Introduction to Construction Drawings 13
WTO206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 141
WTO206AC Advanced GTAW Non-Ferrous 141
WTO206AD Advanced GTAW Ferrous 141
WTO208AE GTAW Code Welding 141

Clock Hours: 630

Learning Outcomes
1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments. (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 2. Demonstrate proficient use of machines, tools and equipment in the welding environment. (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 3. Using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures, prepare various types of weld joints per industry standards. (CST103, CST104, CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 4. Using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures, perform various types of welds on industry standard joint types in all positions. (CST103, CST104, CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 5. Describe quality control standards and practices applied in welding inspection in the welding industry. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 6. Interpret technical drawings common to welding. (CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 7. Use mathematical skills to solve basic welding problems. (CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 8. Solve basic welding problems applying a fundamental understanding of the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials. (WTO06AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 9. Demonstrate quality workmanship in a timely manner. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 10. Demonstrate professional knowledge and personal accountability. (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 11. Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing in various workplace environments. (CST103, CST104, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD, WTO208AE) 12. Identify the challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD) 13. Identify opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities within the field of welding. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AC, WTO206AD)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 4-1-2020

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