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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 1111
Effective Term: 2022 Fall   

Award: CCT
Total Clock Hours: 724
CIP Code: 48.0508
 Initiating College: Gateway Community College
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as:
51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters and Welder Fitters




Description: The Certificate of Competency (CCT) 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 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.



Required Courses
WTO106AA Introduction to SMAW 165
CST103 Construction Safety 12
CST104 Power and Hand tools, Equipment, and Workspace 20
CST105 Construction Calculations 20
CST107 Introduction to Construction Drawings 12
WTO206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 165
WTO206AB Advanced GMAW/FCAW 165
WTO208AB GMAW Code Welding 165
 Clock Hours: 724

Learning Outcomes
1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments. (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
2. Demonstrate proficient use of machines, tools and equipment in the welding environment (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
3. Using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures, prepare various types of weld joints per industry standards. (CST103, CST104, CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
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, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
5. Describe quality control standards and practices applied in welding inspection in the welding industry. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
6. Interpret technical drawings common to welding. (CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
7. Use mathematical skills to solve basic welding problems (CST105, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
8. Solve basic welding problems applying a fundamental understanding of the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
9. Demonstrate quality workmanship in a timely manner. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
10. Demonstrate professional knowledge and personal accountability. (CST103, CST104, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
11. Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing in various workplace environments. (CST103, CST104, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
12. Identify the challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding. (WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
13. Identify opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities within the field of welding. (CST103, CST104, CST107, WTO106AA, WTO206AA, WTO206AB, WTO208AB)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 2-11-2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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