Maritime Shipyard Welding

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Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

• Basic Food Employment And Training
• Work First
• Worker Retraining

• In-person

Introductory Maritime Shipyard Welding courses are offered in fall and spring quarters.

The Maritime Shipyard Welding pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This certificate is for students focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment in the maritime welding.

Credits earned in certificate programs are generally applicable toward an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree.

Math and English placement are required. Use South’s free Math and English Directed Self Placement tools to establish placement.

Eligibility for MATH 110 or higher placement

Eligibility for ENGL 107 or higher placement

37 Units

Core Requirements

Computation

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level. Some courses are offered in a variety of formats including online (e-learning), in-person, and hybrid. Available formats vary by quarter. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

• Please visit the Steps to Enroll page for everything you need to do.
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Quarter 1, 20 Units

To-do List

Quarter 2, 17 Units

To-do List

• Perform Flux Core Arc Weld (FCAW) to an acceptable standard
• Arc Welding safety procedures, including review of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely accomplish welds out of doors in all weather conditions
• Understand the parameters of the Flux Core Arc Weld (FCAW) process and equipment setup in order to produce a weld to industry standards.
• Prepare for the final welding process with correct tack welding, accurate joint fit-up, surface preparation, and back gouging when necessary for FCAW welds to meet acceptable standards
• Basic understanding of why the strength of the weld is critical. I.e. structural integrity and water tight integrity to the vessel.
• Understanding welding sequences and weld procedures in shipbuilding marine construction.
• Learn the background of restricted welding conditions and review welding processes and aids for restricted welds.
• Successfully perform welder certification for Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) welds in the 2G horizontal, 3G vertical and 4G overhead positions on American Society of Tested Materials (ASTM), A36 carbon steel material.
• Accomplish to successfully complete FCAW welds in the overhead position for marine operations

Program data from ctcLink:

• Academic Plan: WETMMC20
• Degree: CERT
• Plan Transcript Description: Certificate - Maritime Shipyard Welding
• Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 48.0508

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