College Certificate - Welder/Metal Fabricator - Fitter

Program Description

• Develop patterns or follow directions in given layouts, blueprints and work orders
• Clean and check for defects and shape component parts
• Examine blueprints and work orders
• Perform weld of various metals using different processes in accordance to codes and standards
• Layout, cut and fabricate structural steel
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints
• Plan the sequence of tasks required to efficiently cut metal
• Rig, hoist and move materials
• Tack weld, bolt and rivet components
• Install fabricated components in the final product
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits
• Employ accurate testing inspection methods on materials and equipment
• Test using magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection

• Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
• Interpret shop drawings, sketches and fabrication drawings.
• Follow required codes, specifications and standards.
• Prepare work area and equipment schedule.
• Prepare final products for finish.
• Demonstrate welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW.
• Perform liquid penetrant and magnetic particle non-destructive testing inspections.
• Perform welds of various metals.