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Aerospace Thermal Fusion - Certificate (Major Code - AETF)

The Aerospace Thermal Fusion Certificate teaches welding skills along with basic computer skills, applied mathematics skills, and technical writing skills in preparation for entry-level welding jobs in industries such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. It also provides the knowledge and skills required for certification under American Welding Society (AWS) or Military Standard (MIL-STD) welding codes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the ability to perform entry-level welding skills required in industries such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
  • Demonstrate applied mathematics and technical writing skills.
  • Demonstrate safe work habits when operating welding equipment.
  • Complete basic welding operations using appropriate gas tungsten arc welding processes on various metals and in various situations.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 30 CREDITS

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3
 
CIS 179Applied Technical Writing*

3
GTC 105Manufacturing Materials and Processes

3
MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3
WLD 105Oxyacetylene Welding*

3
WLD 203Blueprint Interpretation

3
WLD 209Gas Tungsten Arc Welding*

3
WLD 218Advanced GTAW - Soft Metals*

3
WLD 219Advanced GTAW - Hard Metals*

3
WLD 220Advanced GTAW - Exotic Metals*

3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 30 CREDITS