Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 2 Intermediate (WEL.LV2.CT)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will choose the proper procedure per industry standards, and apply that information to perform industry acceptable welds/weldments.
  • Students will demonstrate the proper steps and measures in their approach of producing industry acceptable fabricated pieces.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

Year 1 - Fall

Courses   Credits
IST 1000 Industrial Math I 3
IST 1300 Industrial Print Reading 3
WEL 1300 Welding Shop Basics 1
WEL 1310 Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) 2
WEL 1330 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

Year 1 - Winter 

Courses   Credits
MSE 1000 Material Sciences Fundamentals-Metallurgy 3
or MSE 1200 Welding Metallurgy 3
WEL 1320 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 3
WEL 1400 Fabrication Machine Basics 3
  *Choose one or more of the Required Supportive Course(s) 2-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  11-13

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a counselor to apply for graduation for this certificate. 

Year 1 - Summer 

Courses   Credits
WEL 2320 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 3
WEL 2340 Structural Welding and Fabrication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6
                                                                   TOTAL CREDITS 29-31

*Required Supportive Course (Choose One)

Courses   Credits
CAD 1101 Introduction to CAD 4
CAD 1501 Special Topics in CAD: Fusion 360 Design 2
DDT 1000 Fundamentals for the Drafting Industry 3
MTT 1100 Introduction to Machine Tools 3
ROB 1500 Introduction to Robotics Technology 4