MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation Academic and Career Pathway Welding Fundamentals CERTIFICATE | PROGRAM CODE: 61-442-7

Program Description Develop entry-level welding skills in shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding. You also will gain fundamental blueprint reading skills and strengthen workplace communication skills. Location: Oak Creek Campus, Mequon Campus and the Education Center at Walker’s Square Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: No Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/ or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details. All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.

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CREDITS

WELD-313 WELD-314 WELD-351 WELD-350 WELD-360 WELD-380 ENG-340

Shielded Metal Arc Welding ............................................ 5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding .............................................. 5 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Processes ........................... 1 GTAW Processes ............................................................ 1 Blueprint Reading for Welders ........................................ 2 Welding Trades Mathematics.......................................... 1 Workplace Communication ............................................. 2 (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

RELATED PROGRAMS

Welding Fundamentals (C) You can apply your credits toward completing the Welding technical diploma.

Welding (TD) Apply the Welding Fundamentals certi fi cate toward completing this technical diploma. REMAINING CREDITS: 13

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-8901 or mctpathway@matc.edu

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