The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment for entry-level positions in the metal fabrication industry.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 3,190
- Resident Tuition: $ 2,087*
- Technology Fees: $ 195
- General Student Fees: $ 136**
- Online Course Fee: (if applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 70 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 703
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Demonstrate proficiency at an industry entry-level with Shielded Metal Arc Welding
PLO 2 - Weld and cut metal as is typical of circumstances found in industrial environments
PLO 3 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards
Program Requirements
Program Core Courses
WLD must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) | 4 |
| WLD 122 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (stick welding) | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Welder Qualification (Cert): SMAW | 3 |
Footnotes
1 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted. WLD 111 can be used as a substitute for math. Math may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass
Notes
- This program is fully contained in the Welding Processes, 1-yr Certificate.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
- Students may be able to substitute an alternative welding course. Please see an Academic Advisor to arrange pre-approved substitutions.
- AAS: Fabrication / Welding Technology students will be awarded this Pathway upon completion of degree.