Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This program will provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform fabrication and repair in the following areas: structural iron fabrication, heavy equipment repair, industrial maintenance and precision layout and design.
Award Outcomes
Utilize safe working techniques and practices.
Set-up welding and cutting equipment.
Operate welding and cutting equipment.
Produce welds with the Flux Cored Arc Welding process in steel.
Produce welds with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process in steel.
Interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
Preform basic lay-outs on material.
Apply metallurgical principles to welding and fabrication processes.
Determine the quality of welds.
Identify steps and procedures in the Flux Cored Arc Welding process.
Identify steps and procedures in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities available in the following industries: agricultural, construction, heavy equipment repair and manufacturing, tank and pressure vessel repair.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (22 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/18/2019 : BP 4605 / EP