Wayne County Community College District

School type: Community College

Wayne County Community College District is a public multi-campus community college serving Detroit and Wayne County. Its Welding Technology pathway is offered at Eastern Campus in Detroit and includes a 64-credit Associate of Applied Science plus progressive General, Advanced and Specialized welding certificates. Program-specific coursework covers arc and oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG and Flux-Core processes, plasma cutting, spot and plastic welding, fabrication, pipe welding and certification practice. Students develop hands-on welding skills through lab-based courses that progress from general processes to advanced fabrication, pipe work and welding certification.

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Welding Technology, A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 64 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Five-semester recommended sequence; course times vary

This 64-credit, five-semester associate degree builds from introductory arc and oxyacetylene welding through TIG, MIG, Flux-Core and plasma processes.… Read full description

This 64-credit, five-semester associate degree builds from introductory arc and oxyacetylene welding through TIG, MIG, Flux-Core and plasma processes. Required laboratory courses also introduce spot and plastic welding, advance students into fabrication, and culminate in AWS-oriented certification practice on plate, pipe and tubing using Stick, TIG and MIG processes. General education courses complement the technical sequence.

Confirmed at

Eastern Campus — Detroit, MI

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Welding Technology - General - Level 1

Credential: College Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 32 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three-semester recommended sequence

This 32-credit, three-semester college certificate establishes general welding skills through introductory arc and oxyacetylene welding, two levels of… Read full description

This 32-credit, three-semester college certificate establishes general welding skills through introductory arc and oxyacetylene welding, two levels of TIG, and MIG/Flux-Core/plasma work. The documented introductory course also exposes students to spot and plastic welding. Supporting coursework addresses technical drawings, mathematics and workplace support without being treated as welding processes.

Confirmed at

Eastern Campus — Detroit, MI

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Eastern Campus — availability source

Welding Technology - Advanced - Level 2

Credential: Short-Term Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 29 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three-semester recommended sequence

This 29-credit, three-semester short-term certificate advances students through out-of-position arc welding and two levels of welding fabrication.… Read full description

This 29-credit, three-semester short-term certificate advances students through out-of-position arc welding and two levels of welding fabrication. Learners apply previously developed welding skills to layout, material preparation, fixtures and progressively complex fabricated assemblies. Welding electives and troubleshooting/repair coursework allow additional technical development.

Confirmed at

Eastern Campus — Detroit, MI

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Eastern Campus — availability source

Welding Technology - Specialized - Level 3

Credential: Short-Term Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe
Program Length: 28 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three-semester recommended sequence

This 28-credit, three-semester short-term certificate concentrates on specialized welding, pipe welding and certification practice. Required courses… Read full description

This 28-credit, three-semester short-term certificate concentrates on specialized welding, pipe welding and certification practice. Required courses cover specialized spot and plastic welding, pipe work using MIG, TIG and Stick processes, advanced all-position Stick pipe welding, weld-quality testing and hands-on preparation for AWS procedures on pipe, tubing and plate.

Confirmed at

Eastern Campus — Detroit, MI

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Eastern Campus — availability source

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