Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 314571
The Metal Fabrication program provides hands-on experience to prepare you to build metal projects using all types of fabrication equipment . You will take fabrication projects from blueprint through �nal inspection , including the use and troubleshooting of manual and CNC cutting and forming equipment , and both Gas Metal Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding . The Metal Fabrication program will prepare you for the future by providing you with knowledge in Metallurgy , Robotics , Quality Assurance and Lean Manufacturing .
FT Median Annual Wage
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply .
With 100 % Employed in Field
Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Metal Fabrication technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-804-301 Vocational Math A 31-457-337 Metal Fabrication I 31-457-338 Metal Fabrication II 31-442-348 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 31-442-356 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 31-421-335 Blueprint Reading for Welders1 31-442-301 Material Cutting Applications 31-442-358 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 31-421-336 Weld Symbols 31-457-339 Metal Fabrication III 10-804-302 Vocational Math B 10-606-116 CAD-Intro Semester Total
Second Semester
31-421-337 Blueprint Reading for Welders2 31-442-359 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 31-442-362 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 10-620-170 Robotics - Introduction to 31-457-351 Automated Cutting Processes 31-457-352 Automated Forming Processes 31-457-358 Precision Bend & Surf Finish 31-457-357 Pressure Vessels & Piping Sys 31-442-363 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3 10-422-100 Metallurgy 31-442-345 Robotic Weld Prgm & Troublshoot Semester Total
Total Credits
1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1
16.00
2 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1
17.00
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or better in 10-804-301 , Vocational Math A to enroll in 10-804-302 , Vocational Math B .
33.00
Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices . Interpret welding and fabrication drawings Produce Gas Metal Arc Welds Produce Gas Tungsten Arc Welds Perform Cutting Operations to detailed drawings Perform Forming Operations to detailed drawings Fabricate projects from details drawings Inspect product according to detailed drawings
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