Combination Welder/Machinist I Certificate (Spring 2012)
This certificate is the fourth step to the achievement of the MFAB A.A.S. degree. It is 15 college credit hours with an emphasis on machine tool materials and processes.
Completion of this vocational certificate will depend on the applicants past experience as a welder, and/or machinist, and on the prerequisites of course materials and successfully completing the basic machine tool processes class.
The advanced combination welder/machinist provides entry level skills in several welding processes. Both certificates, general basic welding and combination welder I, must be completed before starting this certificate. Combination Welder II is optional welding training and can be taken before or after this certificate is pursued.
This vocational certificate verifies that the student understands and has entry level skills with several basic machines and processes welding and cutting skills needed for entry level repair welding with multiple welding processes and machine tool skills.
The student should also have an understanding of metallurgy and blueprint and symbols for welders.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 4620; CIP Code 48.0508)
Prerequisite/Corequisite for Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to beginning the program, the student must take one of the following prerequisite courses, or have obtained a waiver from the department or may contact the Testing Center for prior learning credit. | ||
| MFAB 120 | MFAB Tools and Equipment | 2 |
| OR | ||
| MFAB 127 | Welding Processes | 2 |
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFAB 121 | Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW I) | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: MFAB 120 or MFAB 127 | ||
| OR | ||
| MFAB 130 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW I) | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: MFAB 120 or MFAB 127 | ||
| MFAB 152 | Manufacturing Materials and Processes | 3 |
| MFAB 170 | Basic Machine Tool Processes | 4 |
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 12
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFAB 140 | Maintenance Repair Welding | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MFAB 121 or MFAB 130 |
Total Semester Hours: 3
Total Program Hours: 15
