Metal Fabrication
Program Description
In this one-year program, students will be taught to bond metal using GMAW, FCAW-G, and GTAW welding processes. Instruction will include an emphasis on cutting, grinding, and welding various metals. Lay-out, blueprint reading, shop safety, and shop discipline practices are stressed throughout the program. Fabrication and construction of various projects are the focus of the course.
Advanced welding industry qualifications and forklift certification will be made available to the students during the program, and mathematics is incorporated into daily lessons and projects. Ideal candidates will have completed the ROC Welding Program or a similar Welding / AG Mechanics course, but this is not required.
METAL FABRICATION STUDENTS LEARN:
- Reading blueprints
- Planning and completing welding projects
- Creating job estimates and customer order procedures
- Completing certifications necessary in the welding industry
- Fundamentals of the fabrication process
- Shop procedures, including safety practices, shop discipline, and cleaning/maintenance
CERTIFICATIONs Available:
- Metal Fabrication Certificate of Completion
- S/P2 Welding and Collision Safety certifications
- Forklift Driving certification
- AWS D1.1S Structural Steel Certification for SMAW & FCAW
- ASME Sec.9 Pipe Test
- OSHA 10
Things to Consider:
Dress Code: Personal Protective equipment and clothing (pants, close toed shoes / boots)
CREDIT AVAILABLE
Meet area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions
15 high school elective credits per semester
Bakersfield College (Articulation)
- WELD B1a – Introduction to Oxygen Acetylene Welding and Cutting (2 units)
- WELD B1b – Introduction to Welding Processes (2 units)
- WELD B74a – Introduction to GMAW and FCAW (2 units)
CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
- Welder's helper
- Welder
- Welder Mechanic
- Maintenance Welder
- Construction Welder
- Pipe Welder
