Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 10 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Description
The Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Technical Diploma program provides a solid foundation in process-specific production welding technology. The program is designed to develop the necessary entry-level competencies for work in the production welding and metal fabrication industries.
Coursework includes all position “flux cored” welds on steel plate, mechanical and thermal cutting, fabricating parts from prints and assessing weld quality.
As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Welding Technical Diploma program.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Produce Flux Core Welds
- Interpret welding drawings
- Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Maintenance and Repair Welder
- Construction Trades Apprentice
- Welder
Courses
The Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Technical Diploma is a 10 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
Completing the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Technical Diploma Earns You:
- 29% of the total credits in the Welding Technical Diploma (10 of 35 credits)
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.