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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Metal Fabrication (Cert)

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Welding Technology (095650)

Projected Start Date

01/04/21

Catalog Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Metal Fabrication provides theoretical and hands-on skills in the safe and efficient use of industry relevant metal fabrication tools equipment. Coursework includes project design, use of CNC press brake & plasma cutting equipment, manual machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, metal forming/shaping and welding. Program completers are prepared for entry level employment in industries as aerospace,motorsports, petrochemical, and general fabrication.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projected number of certificate completers year 1: 10

Projected number of certificate completers year 2: 15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The student learning outcome for the Metal Fabrication Certificate of Achievement is as follows: Demonstrate proficiency in industry recognized principles and practices as they apply to today's welding and metal fabrication industries.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16.50/16.50

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn Certificate of Achievement in Metal Fabrication,students need to complete 16.5 specified units in Welding Technology coursework:

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
WELD-100A
Introduction to Metal Fabrication     
2.50
Semester 1
WELD-100B
Intermediate Metal Fabrication
2.50
Semester 2
WELD-100C
Advanced Metal Fabrication 
2.50
Semester 2
WELD-130
Welding Metallurgy  
3.0
Semester 1
WELD-131
Non-Destructive Testing
3.0
Semester 1
WELD-135
Fundamentals CNC Plasma Arc Cutting
3.0
Semester 2

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Submission Details

Published at

08/25/20 - 11:44 AM

Status

Recommended

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