Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Manufacturing Fabrication
Career Studies CertificateSouthwest Virginia Community College
This program is included in: G3
Specialized welding processes are in high demand. This Career Studies Certificate in Manufacturing Fabrication will provide an introduction to the use of the various types of machine shop tools and equipment, along with the popular welding processes used in manufacturing/fabrication.
Outcomes
• Produce quality Oxy-acetylene fillet and groove welds and brazes on carbon steel, and to be able to produce quality Oxy-acetylene cuts on carbon steels by hand or by machine. Learn details about various welding processes. • To be able to produce quality multi-pass fillet and square groove welds in all positions using E6010 and E7018 Electrodes • Produce quality welds on carbon steel in all positions, with both Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc welding procedures. • Produce quality welds on carbon steel and aluminum, in all positions, with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding procedures. • Develop the skills in mathematics, sketching and print reading, that is required to enter the welding field. • Illustrate basic manual machinist skills. • Practice the use of micrometer, calipers, inside micrometers, depth micrometer, 12-inch ruler. • Convert fractions to decimals, inches to metric, and basic math skills • Prepare for employment, experience in resume writing, letters of application, and preparing for a job interview. • Demonstrate knowledge of soft skills through proper actions including attendance, team work, positive attitude, suitable communication skills, keeping an organized and clean workspace, and showing pride in workmanship. • Practice the use of tape measures, fillet weld gauges, weld reinforcement gauges, undercut gauges, and any additional weld gauges.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | Online course options limited, mainly on-campus instruction. Mostly hand on instruction, can be labor intensive. Math oriented classes required for completion of program. Earn industry-recognized credentials. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Learn the basics of the four most commonly used welding processes. Learn how to read welding symbols and shop drawings. Learn basic manual machinist skills. Learn to build resumes, applications, and prepare for job opportunities. |
Doing More With Your Degree | |
Program Successes & Highlights | High program completion rate. Can be completed in two semesters, or one year. Learn a skill in a globally high-demand trade. |
Related Programs & Certifications

Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Machine Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Numerical Control Machine Operations | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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51-4199.00 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately. | Production Occupations |
Cost To Complete
