Program Information
The Anoka Technical College Welding Fabricator certificate is 17-credit program which offers individuals the opportunity to develop skills necessary for construction, manufacturing, building, and fabrication for real weldments. Students entering this certificate program have good welding ability, but seek greater applications skills. This program requires students to go full-time each semester students are required to take all courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Create visually acceptable welds based on criteria per American Welding Society standards in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
- Prepare weld joints and perform welding operations using welding symbol information.
- Implement established procedures and policies regarding personal protective gear, shop safety and welding equipment.
- Evaluate all work for discontinuities and defects with the knowledge of industry specification.
- Revise work in a team environment pertaining to constructive criticism.
- Execute safety protocols using Oxy-fuel, Plasma and Carbon Air Arc equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to weld to per American Welding Society standards on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Industry and Career Outlook
The diversification of the welding industry impacts virtually every industry around the globe. From the depth of the world’s oceans to the far-reaching corners of outer space, there is a welding position for every hardworking, ambitious, smart individual who is ready and willing to constantly improve and strive for excellence.
A career choice in welding offers a vast array of options for employment and continuing personal development. Welding is the most common way to permanently join metal parts. Heat is applied to the pieces that are being joined, melting and fusing them together which forms a permanent bond.
Therefore, welding plays a key role in industry production lines, laboratories, research and development, national defense, sales and service, NASCAR and drag racing, custom motorcycle building, artwork, sculptures, pipelines, power plants, refineries, construction, maintenance, repair and much more.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Certifications
The Welding program not only provides students with a thorough background in welding and related theory, but also prepares students with the knowledge and skills need to take three national certification examinations:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Welding Society’s Welding Code
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the Welding Technology Diploma or admission to the Welding AAS Degree program.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty Contact
Jay Gerdin: 763-576-4055
David Vlasyuk: 763-576-4257
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu