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Integrated Metals: Welding Technology AWS Certified Welder
Limited Entry
Career Pathway Certificate of Completion

Catalog Year 2013-2014* 

*Information regarding the requirements for this Limited Entry program is available by accessing the Admissions to Limited & Restricted Entry Programs page

MHCC Faculty Advisers:
Steven Davis: 503-491-7629 - Room IT 44
Steve.Davis@mhcc.edu 

Rick Walters: 503-491-7209 - Room IT 41
Richard.Walters@mhcc.edu 

All of the courses in the American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder Certificate option are applicable to the base Integrated Metals AAS Degree with the exception of some of the shortened lab classes. These shortened lab classes are typically offered as the evening Welding program and/or are a part of the VESL Welding certificate program. Students completing the required courses with a grade of "C" or better who are able to provide proof of an AWS certification in a minimum of one process and position will be eligible for this certificate. AWS certification in a particular process and position is often what is needed for one to qualify for a welding position in many manufacturing industries.

This program is designed for fall term entry. Entry during winter term may delay program completion by one or more terms and is based on individual qualifications as determined by welding technology instructors, and completion of admission criteria. No students will be accepted in the spring. This is a limited-entry program. Students must apply and be accepted into the program to have their major changed to one of the Integrated Metals Welding program options.

Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate safety procedures and safety inspections for welding processes and related equipment
• Identify welding equipment related accessories, and explain power source principles of operation
• Read, interpret and apply blueprints for the production and inspection of manufactured work pieces.
• List and perform set-up, adjustments and safe operations of welding and oxy-fuel cutting equipment for the preparing and completion of welding practice plates
• Describe and perform welding processes as they relate to the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Identify various electrodes, filler wires, shielding gasses and current types , including their relationship to base metals
• Describe and apply the variables and techniques used to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum to print specification with regard to joint types, weld types, and positions of welding
• Visually examine welds for discontinuities, defects, correct weld size, and placement
• Produce acceptable test plate weldments according to American Welding Society (AWS) standards.

¹Four-credit courses are offered days only. See program adviser for more information