MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5995 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 20-23 CIP Code: 48.0508	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: MC Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology GPA: 2.00
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 Completion (CCL) in Welding: Fundamentals prepares students to work in industry using oxy-fuel welding and cutting (OFW) (OFC) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes. This certificate provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to work with modern industrial welding equipment using advanced welding techniques including gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding(FCAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). An Associate in Applied Science (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: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Ferrous, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Non-Ferrous, Welding: Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) Plate, and Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe.

Learning Outcomes
1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 2. Demonstrate proficient use of machines, tools and equipment in the welding environment. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 3. Using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures, prepare various types of weld joints per industry standards. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 4. Using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures, perform various types of welds on industry standard joint types in all positions. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 5. Describe quality control standards and practices applied in welding inspection in the welding industry. (WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 6. Interpret technical drawings common to welding. (WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 7. Use mathematical skills to solve basic welding problems. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 8. Solve basic welding problems applying a fundamental understanding of the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 9. Demonstrate quality workmanship in a timely manner. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 10. Demonstrate professional knowledge and personal accountability. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 11. Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing in various workplace environments. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 12. Identify the challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD) 13. Identify opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities within the field of welding. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

WLD101 Introduction to Welding (3) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-3

WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW 5

+ WLD106AB SMAW 6010 Plate (5) OR
+ WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate (5) OR
+ WLD206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW (5) 5

Credits: 10-13

Restricted Electives
Select 10 credits in consultation with a Program and/or Academic Advisor to further develop skills in the focus areas listed below. WLD106AB, WLD106AC, WLD206AA may be selected as a Restricted Elective if it is not used to satisfy Required Courses. Focus Area: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW): + WLD206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 5 + WLD206AB Advanced GMAW and FCAW 5 + WLD206AC Advanced GTAW Non-Ferrous 5 + WLD206AD Advanced GTAW Ferrous 5 + WLD208AB GMAW Code Welding 5 + WLD208AC FCAW Code Welding 5 Focus Area: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Plate: + WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate 5 + WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding 5 Focus Area: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe: + WLD106AB SMAW 6010 Plate 5 + WLD106AD SMAW Introduction to Pipe 5 + WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding 5 + WLD208AD SMAW Code Welding Pipe 5	Credits: 10

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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