Welding Aluminum Only, Pathway Certificate
Program Description
The Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate program is designed to provide study in the areas of Aluminum Fabrication to prepare students for entry-level employment in the Aluminum Manufacturing industry. Related occupations for this program certificate would include; boat manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, viticulture and brewing, petrochemical and LNG production.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Welding Pathway Certificate will:
- Apply fundamentals of aluminum welding, including the basics of common joining processes, cutting and gouging, measurement, fabrication, repair, material identification, and visual acceptance criteria
- Interpret and apply basic elements of blueprints such as line type identification, symbols, notes, 2D and 3D interpretation, dimensioning and measurement
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safe working conditions, as well as, safety in handling materials, equipment, and personal protective equipment
- Identify basic components of welding systems and welding processes, proper machine setup, and demonstrate trouble shooting when visual acceptance criteria of a weldment has not been met
Career Considerations
Aluminum is the metal of the future. It is 1/3 the weight of steel, has excellent strength to weight ratio, is virtually corrosion resistant, and 100% recyclable. These material properties and many more are making Aluminum the choice metal for future engineering applications around the world, and the Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs and future careers in the following areas:
- Boat builders
- Fabrication
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Tool & Die makers
- Quality Control
- Inspection
- Trucking & Transportation equipment
- Welding Sales
- Automotive Industries
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| WLD 101 | Welding Processes-Apps | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Term | ||
| WLD 140 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Term | ||
| WLD 150 | GTAW I | 3 |
| WLD 160 | Aluminum Arc Welding I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| WLD 261 | Aluminum Arc Welding II | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Term | ||
| WLD 262 | Aluminum Arc Welding III | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 19 | |
Program Entrance Requirements
- A construction background or prior welding experience are helpful but not a requirement.
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Students with a criminal record are strongly urged to research employability before entering the welding program. If students enter the program with a felony conviction, they should disclose this information to their welding advisor and any Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) employer.