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 |