Welding and Fabrication

Degrees/Certificates Offered

Locations Offered

Contact

Brad Hein
brad.hein@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7150

Cameron Kjeldgaard
cameron.kjeldgaard@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8176

About

If you want a career in a skilled trade that allows you to create things with your hands, our welding and fabrication program could be a good choice for you.

In this program, you’ll gain skills in many types of welding techniques, including shielded metal-arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG and TIG welding. You’ll also learn how to read blueprints and layout, cut and prepare materials for assembly. Your training will include hands-on practice with overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, ironworker tools, cold saws, drill presses and other equipment found in welding and fabrication shops.

Whether you want to work on construction sites, in a manufacturing plant, for a utility company or in a fabrication shop, this program prepares you for many excellent opportunities in the welding trade. Chose between the evening or daytime program to incorporate earning this certificate into your daily life.

Detailed Information

Courses

WELD 104 — Welding and Fabrication Basics — 5.0 Credits

Students learn the basic concepts of welding and fabrication.
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WELD 113 — Welding Math — 1.0-3.0 Credits

This course introduces theory and practical application utilizing formulas to solve problems encountered in the fabrication industry. This course may be repeated up to three times for a total of three credits. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 114, 115, 116, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 114 — Introduction to Blueprint Reading — 2.0 Credits

This course introduces students to blueprint reading. Structural shapes, conventional and auxiliary views, sections, and welding joints are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 113, 115, 116, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 115 — Introduction to Fabrication — 3.0 Credits

This course introduces tools, equipment and materials used in the layout and fabrication of a variety of welding projects with emphasis on their functions and proper use. Welding shop safety procedures are stressed. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 113, 114, 116, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 116 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding Theory — 3.0 Credits

This course introduces shielded metal arc welding theory. Welding safety and positions, equipment setup, striking an arc, and cutting operations are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 113, 114, 115, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 117 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications — 1.0-7.0 Credits

This course offers practical lab experience utilizing the concepts introduced in WELD 116. The selection and application of welding electrodes to specific weld joints are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 113, 114, 115, 116 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 121 — Intermediate Welding Math — 1.0 Credits

This intermediate course continues with theory and practical application utilizing formulas to solve problems encountered in the fabrication industry. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 114, 115, 116, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 123 — Intermediate Blueprint Reading — 2.0 Credits

This course continues the concepts introduced in WELD 114. The interpretation of blueprints and corresponding welding symbols are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 124, 125, 126 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 124 — Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Theory — 3.0 Credits

This course continues the concepts introduced in WELD 116. Welding metallurgy, electrode classifications, and the uses of carbon and alloy steels are introduced. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 123, 125, 126 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 125 — Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications — 1.0-7.0 Credits

This course provides advanced lab experience of the theory introduced in WELD 124. Welding practices used when working with carbon and alloy steels are emphasized. 1-7 credits prior learning credits may be applied totaling no more than seven credits. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 123, 124, 126 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 126 — Intermediate Fabrication — 3.0 Credits

This course offers practical lab experience using the skills acquired in the first quarter theory and lab courses. Layout and fabrication of a variety of welding projects are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 123, 124, 125 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 127 — Fabrication Machine Operation — 2.0 Credits

Students learn the safe and proper way to set up and use various fabrication machines commonly found in a production setting. The machines used may include: Iron worker shear and punch, horizontal band saw, chop saw, drill press, grinders, tubing bender, ring roller.
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WELD 131 — Advanced Welding Math — 1.0 Credits

This advanced course continues with theory and practical application utilizing formulas to solve problems encountered in the fabrication industry. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 114, 115, 116, 117 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 133 — Advanced Blueprint Reading — 2.0 Credits

This course continues the concepts introduced in WELD 114 and 123 with emphasis on the interpretation of complex working drawings applying design, layout and sequence of fabrication factors. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 134, 135, 136 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 134 — Specialty Welding Theory — 3.0 Credits

This course introduces metallurgy and other welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and flux core arc welding. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 133, 135, 136 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 135 — Specialty Welding Applications — 7.0 Credits

This course offers practical applications in equipment setup and operational procedures used in a variety of welding processes. Safety considerations and X-ray quality welding are emphasized. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 133, 134, 136 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 136 — Advanced Fabrication — 3.0 Credits

This course offers practical applications in the layout and fabrication of metal projects utilizing the appropriate welding processes and fabrication equipment. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in WELD 133, 134, 135 or permission of instructor.
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WELD 143 — Specialized Blueprint — 2.0 Credits

Students will work from progressively more complex blueprints and build parts from them.
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WELD 144 — Specialized Theory — 3.0 Credits

In depth study of the theory of specialty processes such as pulsed spray GMAW and aluminum GMAW. Prerequisite: Completion of 2nd and or 3rd quarter of Welding and Fabrication program.
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WELD 145 — Specialized Fabrication — 3.0 Credits

Students will fabricate from blueprints finished beams and small columns. Prerequisite: Completion of 2nd and/or 3rd quarter of Welding and Fabrication program.
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WELD 146 — Specialized Welding — 1.0-7.0 Credits

Students will weld on structural shapes and parts as they would in a shop environment. Prerequisite: Completion of 2nd and/or 3rd quarter of Welding and Fabrication program.
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WELD 151 — HEQ Welding I — 3.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn proper safety and fundamentals of oxy-fuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding as it relates to the heavy equipment repair field.
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WELD 152 — HEQ Welding II — 3.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn proper safety and fundamentals of gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and air carbon arc cutting as it relates to the heavy equipment repair field.
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WELD 153 — HPAT Welding — 3.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn proper safety and fundamentals of oxy-fuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding as it relates to the hydraulic and pneumatic field.
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WELD 154 — CNC Welding — 1.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn safety and fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding as it relates to the machining field.
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WELD 155 — Auto Welding — 1.0 Credits

In this course, students will learn proper safety and fundamentals of oxy-fuel cutting, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding as it relates to Automotive repair field.
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APLED Distribution Area Outcomes

DTA Distribution Areas	Distribution Area Outcomes	APLED COURSES	OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
Communication	Prepare and present ideas (verbal and written) clearly, concisely, logically and effectively to communicate in a professional manner	APLED 121	X
	Create, organize, present and adapt effective verbal and nonverbal messages to diverse audiences in diverse contexts	APLED 121 & 123	X
	Access online research related to professional/technical industry topics	APLED 121 & 123
	Demonstrate the ability to critically think: summarize, interpret and evaluate written discourse	APLED 121
	Prepare and write business letters, memos and other documents using instructed technical format	APLED 121	X
	Utilize effective document design techniques to ensure numerical and/or technical data is easily accessible to audience	APLED 121
	Appropriately use college-level language skills (i.e., grammar and punctuation) to draft, revise and edit writing assignments	APLED 121
	Utilize effective communication to lead a group	APLED 123
	Utilize appropriate conflict-management and problem-solving skills while leading or working within a group	APLED 123
	Utilize appropriate customer-relations skills (for both internal and external customers)	APLED 123
	Demonstrate effective listening and responding skills necessary to understand verbal and nonverbal information	APLED 123
Employment Readiness	Analyze personal employment goals and articulate career objectives	APLED 125	X
	Assess professional skills as well as strengths and weaknesses	APLED 125	X
	Develop job search strategies (e.g. research sources of career information and employment opportunities, develop a professional network)	APLED 125
	Demonstrate job interview skills (i.e. presentation skills and effective communication in an interview setting )	APLED 125
	Understand employment and leadership in a diverse workplace	APLED 125
	Prepare an effective employment portfolio including a resume, cover letter and list of references	APLED 125
Math	Apply mathematical concepts and principles to perform computations, as they apply to the student's chosen career	APLED 112	X
	Apply mathematics to solve problems within the student's program	APLED 112
	Apply technology tools (to include calculators) to solve problems as they relate to the student's chosen program	APLED 112
	Use mathematical concepts and techniques in solving practical and applied problems within the student's chosen program	APLED 112
Computer Literacy	Apply skills and concepts for basic use of computer hardware, software and networks in the workplace and in future coursework	APLED 113
	Effectively demonstrate and use the Windows operating system, PC and cloud file management systems	APLED 113
	Effectively demonstrate the use of the school's learning management system	APLED 113	X
	Effectively demonstrate how to email and search the Internet	APLED 113
	Effectively demonstrate and use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation softwares	APLED 113	X
	Use Microsoft Office programs to create personal, academic and business documents following current professional and industry standards	APLED 113