Welding and Cutting Fundamentals
Overview
At the completion of this certificate, students have the opportunity to become certified in FCAW (2G with Backing) Structural Plate with unlimited thickness and will have the skills and knowledge of an entry-level welder. With these foundational skills in place, they will be ready to advance to the next level of welding training.
Students will study the following processes:
- SMAW (Stick Welding)
- GMAW (MIG Welding)
- FCAW (Flux Core Welding)
- GTAW (TIG Welding)
- OFC (Oxy-Fuel Torch Cutting)
- PAC (Plasma Cutting)
- CAC-A (Arc Gouging)
- OSHA 10 Safety Certification
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Quality Control
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Fall Start Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (8 Credit Hours) |
WLD-111 |
Arc Welding I Arc Welding I ID: WLD-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded mental arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-202 |
Cutting Fundamentals Cutting Fundamentals ID: WLD-202 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers cutting processes to include: Oxy-Fuel, CAC-A, Plasma, and Mechanical. |
• | 2 | ||||
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
WLD-109 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 ID: WLD-109 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
• | 3 | |||
| WLD-115 |
Arc Welding 3 Arc Welding 3 ID: WLD-115 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for structural plate testing according to appropriate standards. |
• | 4 | ||||
| WLD-103 |
Print Reading I Print Reading I ID: WLD-103 Credit Hours: 1 This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-110 |
Welding Safety and Health Welding Safety and Health ID: WLD-110 Credit Hours: 1 This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes. |
• | 1 | ||||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-120 |
Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 ID: WLD-120 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-134 |
Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous ID: WLD-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals techniques for welding non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Spring Start Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (8 Credit Hours) |
WLD-111 |
Arc Welding I Arc Welding I ID: WLD-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded mental arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-202 |
Cutting Fundamentals Cutting Fundamentals ID: WLD-202 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers cutting processes to include: Oxy-Fuel, CAC-A, Plasma, and Mechanical. |
• | 2 | ||||
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-109 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 ID: WLD-109 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
• | 3 | |||
| WLD-115 |
Arc Welding 3 Arc Welding 3 ID: WLD-115 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for structural plate testing according to appropriate standards. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
WLD-120 |
Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 ID: WLD-120 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-134 |
Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous ID: WLD-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals techniques for welding non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 3 | ||||
| WLD-103 |
Print Reading I Print Reading I ID: WLD-103 Credit Hours: 1 This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-110 |
Welding Safety and Health Welding Safety and Health ID: WLD-110 Credit Hours: 1 This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes. |
• | 1 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Further Your Training
A welder could receive additional training to become a supervisor or own their own welding company.