Certificate
In this certificate program, students will be introduced to the necessary skills needed to be a Union Ironworker across the United States and Canada. Training includes print reading, safety and welding processes used by the Union Ironworker trades. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for advanced standing in the Ironworker Local Union Apprenticeship Training Program.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Career Outlook in Michigan
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
In this certificate program, students will be introduced to the necessary skills needed to be a Union Ironworker across the United States and Canada. Training includes print reading, safety and welding processes used by the Union Ironworker trades. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for advanced standing in the Ironworker Local Union Apprenticeship Training Program.
All courses must be completed with a C or better.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Welding and Fabrication Dept
- Advisors
- Glenn Kay II
Julie N. (Niki) Lee
are available online.)
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAF 110 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Orientation and Safety | 2 | |
| WAF114 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| WAF116 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| WAF117 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Flux Cored Arc Welding | 4 | |
| WAF119 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Rigging and Cranes | 2 | |
| WAF120 | Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship Print Reading and Contextualized Math | 2 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 17