The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment in entry-level and higher positions in metal fabrication industries. Graduates will begin work in light or heavy metal fabrication as welders and/or fabricators. Training and experience can lead to careers in technical sales, supervision, estimating, quality control, inspection, specialty welding, and teaching, as well as self-employment. The Fabrication/Welding Certificate Program (the first year of the two-year degree) prepares graduates for employment as Welders/Fabricators. The Welding Processes Certificate Program prepares graduates for employment as Welder-Trainees or Welders.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 19,596
- Resident Tuition: $13,050
- Technology Fees: $ 1,260
- General Student Fees: $ 900
- Online Course Fee: $ 0
- Books / Course Materials: $ 0
- Program Specific Fees: $ 3,586 (course fees)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $800 (tools)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Apply knowledge of forming, fitting, and welding processes
PLO 2 - Demonstrate entry-level fabrication techniques and multiple welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC, OAC structural and pipefitting, metallurgy, and quality control procedures
PLO 3 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning
PLO 4 - Use blueprint-reading skills, cost estimating, applied science of materials, and mathematics necessary to the profession
PLO 5 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards
PLO 6 - Use mathematical formulas to calculate area, volume, and weight of metal objects
Program Requirements
All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better, P/NP is not accepted.
Welding Lab / Shop Safety / Co-op - Complete one of the following:
| WLD 142 | Pipe Welding Lab: Carbon Steel | 3 |
| MFG 101 | Safety and Basic Shop Practice | 3 |
| WLD 280 | Co-op Ed: Welding | 3-12 |
WLD 280: must complete a minimum of 3 credits
WLD: See Footnote 3.
Electives
Complete 5 credits from the Advanced Technology Directed Elective List
Note: Additional WLD courses completed under electives must still be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. WLD 139 is only offered P/NP, and must be completed with a Pass grade. All other Electives may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted
2 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted
It is recommended students complete the math requirement prior to taking WLD courses
3 – Cooperative Education (Co-op): offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. In certain circumstances, co-op experience may be substituted for major course work. For more information, see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- This is the parent program for the Fabrication/Welding Technology, 1-yr Certificate.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
- This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact an Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.
Sample Term Planner
Fabrication/Welding Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.