Welding/Metal Fabrication Technologies Certificate (779)

Award: Certificate

Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Welding/Metal Fabrication Certificate is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as welders and Fabricators in a variety of industries, including industry certifications in welding, machining and CNC/automated processes.

Program Description: Certificate provides students with specialized instruction in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes, metal fabrication, machining and CNC technologies. Students also develop proficiency with thermal and mechanical cutting processes. This certificate is ideal for students interested in career pathways involving metal fabrication in both shop and field settings using carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Completing this program will prepare students to pass various American Welding Society (AWS) performance qualification tests. Safety and professionalism are stressed throughout the program. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Goals: The (Welding/Metal Fabrication Technologies Certificate) program will:

• Promote technical competencies related to welding/ Metal fabrication, as well as general occupational knowledge.
• Employ and promote safety standards and professionalism in the workplace.
• Prepare students for employment in the welding profession or for further study in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper inspection, setup, and operation of equipment used for each welding and thermal cutting process used.
• Explain physical characteristics, mechanical properties, composition, and classification of common ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Perform cutting operations using oxyfuel gas cutting(OFC) and plasma arc cutting (PAC).
• Demonstrate proficiency in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes.
• Operate GMAW and GTAW equipment to make fillet, grove, and pipe welds in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminum.
• Utilize practical math applications in arithmetic, trigonometry, and geometry during fabrication processes.
• Operate basic 2 axis CNC cutting Tools.
• Interpret welding symbols and detail drawings to produce fabricated assemblies.
• Utilize effective writing and speaking skills to communicate successfully in work situations.

Contact Person:  Christian Benefiel