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

Part Time - Fall Start

Year 1 - Fall

Courses   Credits
IST 1000 Industrial Math I 3
IST 1300 Industrial Print Reading 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
WEL 1300 Welding Shop Basics 1
WEL 1310 Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 1 - Summer

Courses   Credits
 WEL 1320 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 3
WEL 1330 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Fall

Courses   Credits
MSE 1000 Material Science Fundamentals-Metallurgy 3
  or MSE 1200 Welding Metallurgy 3
WEL 1400 Fabrication Machine Basics 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Winter 

Courses   Credits
WEL 2320 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 3
  *Choose one or more of the Required Supportive Course(s) 2-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  5-7

Year 2 - Summer

Courses   Credits
WEL 2340 Structural Welding and Fabrication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

MILESTONE – Certificate Completed: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for the WEL.LV2.CT Certificate

                                                                   TOTAL CREDITS 29-31

*Required Supportive Course (Choose One)

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