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Metal Fabrication/Welding CertificateThe metal fabrication/welding certificate teaches welding skills in the areas of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), fluxcore arc welding (FCAW), gas and tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxy-fuel welding (OFW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), and plasma arc cutting (PAC). Thestudents also will receive training in safety and basic blueprint reading, and metallurgy. This certificate gives the student the skills needed to successfullyenter the field of welding.

Suggested/Sample Course SequenceThe sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.

(Major Code 4790; State CIP Code 48.0508)

• Gainful Employment - Metal Fabrication (Welding) (http://www.jccc.edu/welding/ge-metal-fabrication/gedt.html)

• Metal Fabrication Technology (http://www.jccc.edu/welding)

First SemesterINDT 125 Industrial Safety/OSHA 30 3

MFAB 180 Blueprint and Symbols Reading for Welders 2

MFAB 240 Metallurgy 2

MFAB 124 Introduction to Welding 3

INDT 155 Workplace Skills 1

Total Hours 11

Second SemesterMFAB 131 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I* 3

MFAB 133 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) I* 3

MFAB 136 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) I* 3

Total Hours 9

Third SemesterMFAB 205 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II* 3

MFAB 210 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II* 3

MFAB 220 Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)* 3

Total Hours 9

Total Program Hours: 29

CoursesMFAB 124 Introduction to Welding* (3 Hours)Prerequisites or corequisites: RDG 126 or College Reading Readiness

Introduction to Welding is a basic welding, tool, and equipment safety course. This course will expose students to the various welding processes andtechniques. Tools, equipment and safety related to the metal fabrication area will be discussed and used by the student. This is a hands-on course.Students will be required to purchase and use personal protective equipment (PPE). 1hr lecture and 4hrs lab/wk.

MFAB 128 Basic Machine Tool Technology* (3 Hours)Prerequisites or corequisites: RDG 126 or College Reading Readiness

This course provides instruction in the operation of metal cutting machinery, which includes practice in the safe operation of a lathe, vertical mill, andprecision grinders. Layout equipment, measuring tools, gauges, hand tools, drilling machine, bench grinder, power saws, and heat treating equipmentwill also be presented. Machine tool safety, shop math and trigonometry will be emphasized throughout the course. 1 hr. lecture, 5 hrs. lab/wk.

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MFAB 131 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 120 or MFAB 124 or MFAB 127

Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will describe the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process(SMAW); demonstrate the safe and correct setup of the SMAW workstation; associate SMAW electrode classifications with base metals and jointcriteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes inthe flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; perform basic SMAW welds on selected weld joints; andperform visual inspection of welds. 1hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 133 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) I* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 120 or MFAB 124 or MFAB 127

Through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain gas metal arc welding process (GMAW);demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GMAW workstation; correlate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria;demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flatposition; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints; and conductvisual inspection of GMAW welds. 1 hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 136 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) I* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 120 or MFAB 124 or MFAB 127

Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain the gas tungsten arc welding process(GTAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GTAW workstation; relate GTAW electrode and filler metal classifications with base metals andjoint criteria; build proper electrode and filler metal selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selectedelectrodes and filler material in the flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the horizontal position; performbasic GTAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of GTAW welds. 1 hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 140 Maintenance Repair Welding* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 121 or MFAB 131 and MFAB 130 or MFAB 133 and MFAB 136 or MFAB 160

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to perform oxyfuel cutting (OFC), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gasmetal arc welding (GMAW) and plasma arc cutting (PAC). Basic blueprint and standard AWS welding symbols will be introduced. Selected welds andassignments will be tested according to industry and AWS standards. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z-87.1 approved safety glassesand may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment as required by employers. This course is designed for individuals who havewelding experience or who are employed by a company that requires welding skills. This course can be customized for advanced training. 1 hr. lecture,4 hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 152 Manufacturing Materials and Processes* (3 Hours)Prerequisites or corequisites: RDG 126 or College Reading Readiness

This is a beginning course in metal fabrication technology that is appropriate for the metal fabrication major and other interested students. Uponsuccessful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify various manufacturing materials and processes currently used in industry.The capabilities and applications of machine tool, general fabrication, welding processes, robotics, cut-off equipment and other manufacturing processesand equipment will be studied. Lectures will be supplemented by class tours and demonstrations of various processes and equipment. Students arerequired to wear safety glasses during demonstrations. 3 hrs. lecture-demonstrations/wk.

MFAB 180 Blueprint and Symbols Reading for Welders* (2 Hours)Prerequisites or corequisites: RDG 126 or College Reading Readiness

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify basic welding positions and explain, list, sketch, draw, use or describecurrent American Welding Society (AWS) welding symbols and weld joint configurations. The student will be introduced to several methods of producingwelding blueprints, object representatives, and specific meanings of selected lines, surface features, sectional views and basic math formulas used inthe welding industry. The student will be able to identify the symbols used for fillet welds and groove welds made with and without backing. Topics suchas pipe welding representations, pipe welding connections, pipe welding classifications, welder certification, metallurgical effects of heat on metals andthe importance of weld quality and welding safety will be studied. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

MFAB 203 Introduction to Ornamental Iron* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 121 or MFAB 131 and MFAB 130 or MFAB 133 and MFAB 136 or MFAB 160

Several years ago one of our JCCC partners Mr. Robert Foust Owner of, "Bobs Ornamental Iron Studios" asked if we train our MFAB students inthe ornamental iron trade. He stated that welders are easy to find, good welders are hard to find, but good welders with that special eye for art, andespecially welders that like to do railings, stairways, black smithing, and artistic sculptures that are one of a kind. welders that demand quality weldsand excellent workmanship are very hard to find. With metal making a come back in the building trades JCCC would be the only school in the area thatwould be offering this skill. 1 hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

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MFAB 205 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 121 or MFAB 131

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to weld fillet welds in the vertical-up (3F), and overhead (4F) weld positions,and groove joints in the vertical up, (3G) and overhead position (4G) weld positions with and/or without backing to industry standards. Students will berequired to prepare materials using oxy-fuel cutting techniques. Students will perform a welding proficiency test equal to or exceeding the AmericanWelding society (AWS) standard D1.1. Structural welding code. Students will be expected to provide basic hand tools and/or equipment. 1 hr. lecture,4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 210 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 130 or MFAB 133

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to perform more advanced welds in selected positions on a variety of metal thicknesses. Mildsteel, stainless steel, and aluminum metals will be utilized. Emphasis will be on short circuit, spray arc and pulse arc modes of metal transfer using largerdiameter wire electrode. Industry standard testing techniques will be used. 1 hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 215 Fabrication Practices I* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 121 or MFAB 131 and MFAB 130 or MFAB 133 and MFAB 136 or MFAB 160

Upon completion of this class, the student should be able to work from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock buildingsection. This class is a capstone course and is intended to serve all MFAB graduate students who have completed the fundamental skills courseworkwithin the metal fabrication certificate or degree programs. The Fabrication Practices I class is part one of an advanced comprehensive class intended toput to practical use the skills obtained throughout the existing Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology Career program. This class will put emphasison structural steel fabrication, erection, and assembly. The coursework will focus on modern welding fabrication techniques and practices used in themanufacturing and installation of structural steel, piping systems, and miscellaneous welded mechanical items. Students will work in teams of three orfour persons. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 220 Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 130 or MFAB 133

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to identify safety rules associated with the flux core arc welding (FCAW) process, identifyFCAW equipment components, and perform welds in selected positions on a variety of metal thicknesses to industry standards. 1hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 240 Metallurgy* (2 Hours)Prerequisites or corequisites: RDG 126 or College Reading Readiness

Metallurgy is the study of the science and technology of metals. This course covers the extractive, mechanical and physical phases of metallurgy. Topicsinclude the identification of metals, types and classification of metals, heat treatment procedures and common steel manufacturing processes. AWSterms and definitions will be emphasized throughout the course. 2 hrs. lecture-demonstration/wk.

MFAB 241 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) II* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 136 or MFAB 160

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to do more advanced GTAW welding projects. Weld in a variety of positions and onseveral thicknesses of material. Emphasis will be on safety, quality, measurements, and out of position welding. Students will weld on tubular material ofa variety of sizes and thicknesses. Square and/or round tube will be fabricated to mate at several common angles using power tools and equipment. 1hr.lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 250 Fabrication Practices II* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 215 or MFAB 260

Upon completion of this class, the student should be able to work from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock piping loop,storage tank/vessel, and miscellaneous parts. This class is intended to serve all MFAB graduate students and current MFAB students who havecompleted the fundamental skills coursework within the metal fabrication certificate or degree programs. The Fabrication Practices II class is part two ofan advanced comprehensive class intended to put to practical use the skills obtained throughout the existing Metal Fabrication and Welding TechnologyCareer program. This class will put emphasis on pressure holding tanks and pressure vessels. Coursework will focus on modern welded fabricationtechniques and practices used in the manufacturing and installation of steel pipe, tank and vessel systems, and miscellaneous welded mechanicalstructural items. Students will work in teams of three or four persons. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs lab/wk.

MFAB 255 Advanced Machine Tool Technology* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 128 or MFAB 170

This course provides students further instruction and practice on machine tool operations. Advanced techniques using lathes, milling machine, drillpresses and precision grinders and the use of specialized tooling, clamps, and jigs is covered. Machining techniques requiring special applicationssuch as steady rest, and centering techniques will be addressed. Students will learn the various techniques of working with stock to produce parts fromdrawing, plans and sketches. Hardening, tempering and basic metallurgy will also be covered. 6 hrs. integrated lecture/lab/wk.

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MFAB 259 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: MFAB 125 or MFAB 205

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to weld one-inch thick groove joints in the flat (1G), horizontal (2G), vertical up,(3G) and overhead (4G) weld positions, with and/or without backing to industry standards. The course will cover unlimited thickness qualifications.Students will use heat sensing tools and equipment to pre heat, maintain inter-pass temperature, and properly post heat selected welds. Students willperform a welding proficiency test equal to or exceeding the American Welding Society (AWS) standard D1.1. Structural welding code. Students will beexpected to provide basic hand tools and/or equipment. 1hr. lecture, 4hrs. lab/wk.

MFAB 271 Metal Fabrication Internship* (3 Hours)Prerequisites: Department approval

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. The internship willprovide advanced students with on-the-job experience under the supervision of professionals in the industry. The work will be developed cooperativelywith area employers, college staff and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student’s career goals. 1 hrs.lecture, 15 hrs. minimum on-the-job training/wk.

MFAB 291 Independent Study* (1-7 Hour)Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA minimum and department approval

Independent study is a directed, structured learning experience offered as an extension of the regular curriculum. It is intended to allow individualstudents to broaden their comprehension of the principles of and competencies associated with the discipline or program. Its purpose is to supplementexisting courses with individualized, in-depth learning experiences. Such learning experiences may be undertaken independent of the traditionalclassroom setting, but will be appropriately directed and supervised by regular instructional staff. Total contact hours vary based on the learningexperience.