Welding and Fabrication

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter 2019, Summer 2019

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$225
Misc. Fees*$300
* Tools & Equipment (one-time cost)

Program Description

Welding is one of the most common and dependable methods of joining materials together. Fabrication is the process of blueprint reading, layout, cutting and preparing materials for assembly.

The competency-based Welding and Fabrication program trains the student in the safe and correct procedures used in shielded metal-arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG and TIG welding, and air arc and plasma cutting. Course content also includes the safe use and care of hand and power equipment found in welding and fabrication shops. Some of the equipment includes overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, ironworker, cold saws and drill presses.

The student will be prepared for entry into many trade and industry opportunities, including construction, aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, machinist, ship building and agriculture. This is only a small cross-section of job opportunities available to the student who successfully completes the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Specific skills and related knowledge in shielded metal arc welding, gas metallic arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and flux core arc welding.
  2. Specific skills and related knowledge in the set-up and usage of the following power equipment: ironworker punch/shear, drill press, overhead crane, cold saw, band saw, chop saw, grinders, plasma arc, and oxy-acetylene cutting.
  3. Individual initiative and responsibility as a craftsman.
  4. A working knowledge of fabrication and blueprints.
  5. Understanding of occupational safety habits.
Normal sight, depth perception and physical dexterity are required.

Career Opportunities

Employment of welder/fabricators is expected to increase rapidly as a result of the favorable outlook for metalworking industries and the wider use of the welding process. Many more welder/fabricators will be needed for maintenance and repair work in the growing metalworking industries and in construction using welded steel structures. The number of welder/fabricators in production work is expected to increase in plants fabricating metal products, boilers, storage tanks, ships, and other structural components.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: boilermaker, carpenter, iron worker, millwright, operating engineer, pipe welder, plumber, sheet metal, ship fitter, steam fitter, welder fitter, welder fitter apprentice, and welder (all areas including service, maintenance and production).

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  SCC - Colville Center, SCC - Newport Center, Spokane Community College

First Quarter

APLED123Leadership Skills for Business and Industry 14
WELD 113Welding Math 1
WELD 114Introduction to Blueprint Reading 2
WELD 115Introduction to Fabrication 3
WELD 116Shielded Metal Arc Welding Theory 3
WELD 117Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications 27
20

Second Quarter

APLED125Employment Preparation 13
WELD 121Intermediate Welding Math 1
WELD 123Intermediate Blueprint Reading 2
WELD 124Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Theory 3
WELD 125Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications 1-7
WELD 126Intermediate Fabrication 3
WELD 127Fabrication Machine Operation 2
15-21

Third Quarter

WELD 131Advanced Welding Math 1
WELD 133Advanced Blueprint Reading 2
WELD 134Specialty Welding Theory 3
WELD 135Specialty Welding Applications 7
WELD 136Advanced Fabrication 3
16

Fourth Quarter

Optional Summer Welding Courses 30-15
0-15
51-72 credits are required for the Certificate

Optional Summer Welding Courses 

WELD 143Specialized Blueprint 2
WELD 144Specialized Theory 3
WELD 145Specialized Fabrication 3
WELD 146Specialized Welding 1-7
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2WELD 117, 1-7 credits may be applied using prior learning experience.
3WELD 143,144,145, and 146 for Welding and Fabrication students desiring to receive additional specialized training may be taken during the summer quarter. Instructor permission required. Completion of these courses will entitle the student to a certificate of completion issued by the dean of instruction for Technical Education.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.