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Welding and Metal Fabrication
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
45.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Welding and Metal Fabrication program will provide you with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills you need to gain entry level employment with manufacturing plants and various other industries. This program will introduce you to current welding and metal fabrication processes widely used in a great variety of work environments. Throughout the program, you will receive practical information on how metal fabrication processes work. Then, you will apply that knowledge in a hands-on environment by utilizing welding and metal fabrication equipment. By examining your projects with the instructor, you will begin to develop a skill and knowledge base that will be useful in shops and at work sites. In addition, you will learn about shop safety and safe work practices, blueprint reading, applied math, and general fabrication methods.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
First Semester
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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First Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence:
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WELD 1000
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Applied Shop Mathematics and Measuring Devices
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3
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WELD 1050
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Oxy/Acetylene Brazing and Cutting
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2
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WELD 1101*
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1
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2
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WELD 1102*
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
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2
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WELD 1150
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Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols
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3
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*First Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence:
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WELD 1300
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Gas Metal Arc Welding
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3
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WELD 1350
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Flux Core Arc Welding
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2
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FALL TOTAL CREDITS:
SPRING TOTAL CREDITS:
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12
5
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WELD 1101* is scheduled in the first 8 weeks of the semester and must be successfully completed to continue to WELD 1102* in the second 8 weeks of the semester.
*Students who begin during a spring term will complete their required coursework in five semesters.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Second Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their second semester
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WELD 1250
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Layout and Volumes
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2
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WELD 1300
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Gas Metal Arc Welding
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3
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WELD 1350
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Flux Core Arc Welding
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2
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WELD 1400
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-DC Applications
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3
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WELD 1450
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-AC Applications
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2
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WELD 1500
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Fabrication Shop/Equipment
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3
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*Second Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in thier second semester
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WELD 1000
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Applied Shop Mathematics and Measuring Devices
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3
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WELD 1050
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Oxy/Acetylene Brazing and Cutting
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2
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WELD 1101*
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1
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2
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WELD 1102*
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
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2
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WELD 1150
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Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols
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3
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SPRING TOTAL CREDITS:
FALL TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
12
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WELD 1101* is scheduled in the first 8 weeks of the semester and must be successfully completed to continue to WELD 1102* in the second 8 weeks of the semester.
*Students who begin during a spring term will complete their required coursework in five semesters.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Third Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their third semester
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WELD 2600
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Pipe Welding
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3
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WELD 2650
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Advanced GTAW
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3
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WELD 2700
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Advanced Blueprint and Welding Symbols
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3
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*Third Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their third semester
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WELD 1250
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Layout and Volumes
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2
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WELD 1400
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-DC Applications
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3
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WELD 1450
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-AC Applications
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2
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WELD 1500
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Fabrication Shop/Equipment
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3
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FALL TOTAL CREDITS:
SPRING TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
10
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*Students who begin during a spring term will complete their required coursework in five semesters.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Fourth Semester Fall Start: Students who begin during a fall term will follow this course sequence in their fourth semester
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WELD 2800
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Advanced GMAW
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3
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WELD 2850
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Welder Qualification
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2
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WELD 2900
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Advanced Shop Fabrication/Equipment
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2
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WELD 2950
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Inspection and Testing
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2
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*Fourth Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their fourth semester
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WELD 2600
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Pipe Welding
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3
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WELD 2650
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Advanced GTAW
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3
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WELD 2700
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Advanced Blueprint and Welding Symbols
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3
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SPRING TOTAL CREDITS:
FALL TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
9
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*Students who begin during a spring term will complete their required coursework in five semesters.
Fifth Semester
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Fifth Semester Spring Start: Students who begin during a spring term will follow this course sequence in their fifth semester
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WELD 2800
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Advanced GMAW
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3
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WELD 2850
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Welder Qualification
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2
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WELD 2900
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Advanced Shop Fabrication/Equipment
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2
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WELD 2950
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Inspection and Testing
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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Additional information:
To participate in the program, you should be in good physical health and possess stamina, be able to lift 50 pounds, and have good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. With additional education and training, you may advance to more skilled jobs in the manufacturing and construction fields or open your own shop. Welding courses are also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding knowledge.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.