Develops print interpretation skills needed in metal fabrication. Learners study orthographic projection, dimensioning, welding symbols and bill of materials. Learners apply concepts in hands-on activities, practicing basic layout skills and safe operation of saws, shears and drills.

Develops skill in shielded metal arc welding. Learners use titania, low hydrogen and cellulose "stick" electrodes to complete fillet and groove welds in all positions. Learners complete a 3G bend test conducted per AWS D1.1 - Structural Steel Code. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Develops skill in gas metal arc welding. Learners use the “mig” process in all positions on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Required welds include fillet and groove welds with short circuit, spray and pulsed spray transfer. Weld quality is assessed per AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Emphasizes measurement of weld defects and assessment of weld quality conformance to common welding codes. Learners conduct etch tests, bend tests and break tests on welds. The process of procedure and welder qualification is explored through group activities.

Prepares learners for safe operation of work site equipment. Procedures regarding welding machines, band saws, shears, drill presses, punches, grinders, oxy fuel equipment and an array of hand tools are practiced. Crane and forklift operation are introduced.

Develops skill in thermal cutting and gouging processes. Learners practice manual and machine oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting and gouging and air carbon arc gouging. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Builds on skills developed in Gas Metal Arc Welding. Learners use the “mig” process in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Required welds include fillet and groove welds with spray and pulsed spray transfer. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1044215900 Gas Metal Arc Welding (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Develops skills in using mathematics principles, essential to the technical service and production workplace, through applied learning contexts. Content includes whole numbers, fractions, percent, graphs, fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and tools and techniques for precision measurement. Accuplacer Arithmetic score >= 61 or TABE Math Comp score >= 10 or ACT Math score >= 17

This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop advanced blueprint reading skills to read and interpret moderate to advanced blueprints and shop drawings most frequently encountered in industry. Includes multi-view prints, arrangement of views, dimensions and notes, sections, shop sketching, welding symbols, and various welding prints used in the fabrication industry. Prerequisite(s): 1044211200 Print Reading for Manufacturing (C or better).

Students will develop knowledge of metal cutting saws, shears, plasma, and water jet cutting systems and forming processes. Safety and maintenance is emphasized as students practice cutting techniques on projects. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).

Students will develop the concepts of design and building of simple to intermediate jigs and assembly fixtures. Students will use various software applications and metal fabrication equipment to build jig and fixtures for projects used in the class. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).

This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of basic line and angle construction along with flat pattern development for radial line, parallel line, and triangulation. Students will also be able to design a project and use basic layout procedures. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).

Students will translate the competencies established in Design and Layout to the use of forming equipment. Students will create assemblies from industrial drawings conforming to industry standards. Emphasis will be placed on safe operation procedures, the selection of tooling, and calculations required to accurately complete an assembly. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).

Students will build upon the competencies established in the Intro to Assembly course. Students will create advanced assemblies from industrial drawings conforming to industry standards. Emphasis will expand upon operational safety, tooling types and selection, multiple types and combinations of bending, as well as assembly techniques. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).

Students will incorporate measurement of weld defects and assessment of fabrication quality conformance to common welding and assembly codes. Learners conduct etch tests, bend tests and break tests on welds. The process of procedure, welder qualification, and quality control in the fabrication industry is examined. Prerequisite(s): 1044217200 Safety in Manufacturing (C or better).