Welding Fabrication Technology

• Use equipment and tools properly.
• Take personal responsibility for skills, safety and production.
• Take responsibility for one's own development of skills, observe safety procedures and produce workmanship samples.
• Diagnose and cure common welding defects.
• Demonstrate safe operation of oxyacetylene equipment.
• Communicate and work in groups to complete minimum skills activities.
• Tack, production weld, and finish as required for assigned activities.
• Demonstrate consistent safe work habits including citizenship.
• Demonstrate consistent quality workmanship per industry standards.
• Formulate and communicate a plan of action for assigned fabrication and maintenance projects.
• Speak and write effectively to communicate formulated action plans for activities and projects.
• Select and demonstrate various joining processes.
• Identify and demonstrate common power tools, and accessories.
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints using a systematic process.
• Perform basic layouts using template paper and patterns.
• Estimate type, quantity, costs, weight, of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint.
• Describe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment.
• Identify major parts, set up and adjust the press brake for a variety of forming operations.
• Demonstrate proper transport, set up, adjustment and use of GTAW and oxyacetylene equipment.
• Demonstrate techniques and devices-for controlling heat effect during welding.
• Recognize, inspect and document proper applications of welding processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency of maintenance and repair operations using welding and joinery procedures.
• Describe employer expectations for employees within the welding industry.
• Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment.

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Full Time Cost

The following fee is associated with the program:

• Books and supplies: $2,119
• Welding WABD Certification Fee: $90.00
• Welding Materials Fee: $18.00/credit (2014-2015)
• Community Technology Access: $20.00/quarter
• Student ID Card: $5.00
• Transportation Management Plan: $15.00/quarter
• Universal Technology Fee: $3.00/credit

Quarter Start Dates: Welding classes begin in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.

Students may still enroll in the program during other quarters to begin their related academic classes (Not required if a student has already completed these classes. Students must provide an official transcript.).

Class Times: Check the online class schedule. Students will meet during the class timeframe listed, however in order to maintain safe distances in on-site labs students will be grouped and have specified times on campus. Please check with your instructor for more information.

Other related academic classes are required that meet outside of these class times. These classes can be completed online and/or in-person depending on availability. Check with an advisor regarding when to take related academic classes.

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Print Reading and Welding Symbols Learn to read and interpret industrial prints for both mechanical and structural welded fabrications. Includes interpreting various views and types of prints and welding symbols and their application.	WFT 105	5.0
Gas Metal Arc Welding Lab practice and competencies with equipment, multiple positions and applications of GMAW uses. Combines weld theory, operation of OXY-Acetylene and SMAW processes, using mild steel, low alloy steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.	WFT 124	6.0
FCAW Flux Core Arc Welding Lab practice and competencies with equipment, multiple positions and applications of FCAW uses (Inner shield/Duel Shield). Combines weld theory, operation of OXY-Acetylene, and SMAW processes, using mild steel, low alloy and stainless steel.	WFT 125	6.0
Applied Composition Course Substitute : This course designed to help students from a variety of majors to master the composition skills needed for careers in business and industry. Students will learn the principles and conventions of technical writing and practice those conventions in a variety of assignments that would typically be encountered in the work place. Attention will also be paid to strengthening the surface and stylistic aspects of their writing.	ENGL 107	5.0

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Materials and Testing Covers theory and application of metallurgical principles applied to weld design and heat affected zone (HAZ), heat treating and distortion (pre-post), and heat effects on crystalline structure of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Includes methods of destructive and nondestructive testing.	WFT 111	5.0
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Learn equipment, theory of operation and applications of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, also called TIG and Heliarc, that is used in pressure piping systems, aerospace products and with heat-sensitive metals.	WFT 127	6.0
Fabrication Carbon Arc / Plasma Arc Cutting Learn the practical transfer of blueprint information onto metal using a variety of techniques. Covers applications of geometric shape constructions and divisions in the shop environment. Demonstrate proficiencies with Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, and manual OXY Fuel Cutting.	WFT 128	6.0
Psychology of Human Relations Course Substitute : PSYC& 100 - General Psychology (5 credits) Covers dynamics of organizations and human resources in the workplace: motivational theory, leadership, group processes, organizational theory, participatory management, conflict management and counseling. Primarily for professional-technical students.	PSYC 240	3.0

Course	Course ID	Credits	Availability
Advanced Welding 1 Practice welding technique in preparation for welder certification testing, using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW process on steel plate or pipe. Students will assemble and weld test coupons, then perform destructive testing on test specimens. Students will evaluate weld quality using WABO standards. Students will follow Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and complete Welder Performance Qualification Reports (WPQR)	WFT 202	6.0
Advanced Welding 2 Improve fabrication skills including design and development, blueprint reading, layout, cutting processes, fit up, tack welding, final welding and finishing, and product assessment. Student will fabricate project from choice of provided blueprints or design and create their own approved fabrication project.	WFT 238	6.0
CAD Cnc Plasma Table Programming and Operation Programming, maintenance and proper use of computerized cutting system such as CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, routers, and mills using G code. Includes basic 2D and 3D CAD instruction.	ENGR 115	5.0