Page 158 - 2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog
Basic HTML Version
2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog
B-137
Welding Technology
Manufacturing Technologies –
Certificate of Achievement
Based on the American Welding Society Entry Level Welder
Standards, the welding technology certificate of achievement
program gives students the welding skills necessary to qualify
for an entry-level position in a diversity of occupations that
utilize welding from construction to manufacturing along with
part of the general education skills that are strongly requested by
commercial and industrial employers.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Be proficient in two major welding processes and prepared for
industry-standard certification.
• Understand the basic concepts of technical drawings and
apply print reading techniques required in the welding
industry.
• Understand and consistently demonstrate safe and proper
use of welding equipment, power tools, and accessories in the
performance of welding and joinery.
General Education Requirements
Communications
3 credits
Human Relations
3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
MATH 108 or higher
Total General Education Requirements
9 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
WELD 211 Welding I. ...........................................................3
WELD 212 Welding I Practice...............................................2
WELD 221 Welding II...........................................................3
WELD 222 Welding II Practice..............................................2
Total Core Requirements
11 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose 12 credits from the following:
MT 150 Material Science. ................................................3
MTT 101 Introduction to Machine Shop. ...........................3
WELD 101 Basic Metals........................................................3
WELD 231 Welding III..........................................................3
WELD 232 Welding III Practice.............................................2
WELD 241 Welding IV..........................................................3
WELD 242 Welding IV Practice.............................................2
WELD 250 Welding Certification Preparation................. 1-12
Total Elective Requirements
12 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements
32 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Title
Credits
1st Semester
Core
AIT 110
General Industrial Safety
1
Elective
Choose from list
6
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108
Math for Technicians
3
Core
WELD 211
Welding I
3
Core
WELD 212
Welding I Practice
2
Total 15
2nd Semester
Human Relations
CE 201
Workplace Readiness
3
Elective
Choose from list
6
Communications
ENG 107
Technical Communications I
3
Core
WELD 221
Welding II
3
Core
WELD 222
Welding II Practice
2
Total 17
Certificate Total 32
