DEA - Welding/Fabrication
Welding/Fabrication
Dual Enrollment Academy | 22-credit Program
Metal fabrication involves cutting, altering and shaping steel or other materials through the use of different tools, techniques and processes. Welding is then used to fuse or join the metals parts together. Fabrication and welding projects can involve simple, basic techniques, or they can be highly specialized and complex.
In the Welding/Fabrication program, develop skills in interpreting blueprints; creating the exact shape of a part for cutting, fabrication and welding; and producing quality parts through the use of different techniques and materials. Learn the basic skills necessary to program and operate computer-controlled press brakes and shears, plasma arc cutting machines and microprocessor-based power sources. Emphasis is placed on welding techniques and joining methods.
About Dual Enrollment Academy
WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA) is designed to give high school students a jump start in high-demand occupations, awarding participants with a WCTC credential upon successful completion along with earning high school credits.
DEA - Welding/Fabrication Courses
Upon completing this program, you'll earn the GMAW/Fabrication Certificate and Welding Technician Technical Diploma.
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
| 442-150 Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| 457-110 Blueprint Reading - Fab | 2 |
| 457-125 Manual Thermal Cutting Process | 1 |
| 457-160 Metal Fabrication 1 | - |
| 422-103 Metals Technology | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
| 457-160 Metal Fabrication 1 | 5 |
| 442-180 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| 457-121 Automated Cutting Processes 1 | 2 |
| 804-107 College Math | 3 |
Welding/Fabrication Pathway
- GMAW/Fabricator Certificate
- Welding Technician
- Metal Fabrication/Welding
- Metal Fabrication/Welding - Advanced
Earned while enrolled in Dual Enrollment Academy:
GMAW/Fabricator Certification (12-credit Certificate)