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 2026-2027

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
IST 1600	Fundamentals for the Drafting Industry	3
MTT 1100	Introduction to Machine Tools	3
ROB 1500	Introduction to Robotics Technology	4