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Welding Fabrication & Robotics

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Learning Options Pathways Additional Info

Students will expand their print reading skills through fabrication layout, fixturing, and precision measurement. Welding metallurgy and machine shop principles are also studied. Critical thinking skills are built through problem-solving activities that foster teamwork, positive attitudes, and an understanding of global competition.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$13,780

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$57,500

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Mechanics of Learning for Welding
  • Welding Shop Safety
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Welding Blueprint Reading
  • Print Reading for Manufacturing
  • Thermal Cutting
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 1
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 2
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 3
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 4
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 5
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding 6
  • GMAW Stainless Steel 1
  • GMAW Aluminum 1
  • College Technical Mathematics 1A
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 1
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 2
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 3
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 4
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 5
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 5
  • Welding Codes
  • Weld Inspection and Testing
  • Metal Finishing-General Fabrication
  • Material Handling
  • English Composition 1
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Basic Mechanics
  • Lathe Operations for Industrial Technicians
  • Milling Operations for Industrial Technicians
  • CAD Fundamentals - 2D Drawing
  • CAD Fund-Solid Modeling
  • Troubleshooting Integrated Manufacturing Systems 1
  • Fundamentals of DC Circuits 1
  • Programming Fundamentals 1
  • Programming Fundamentals 2
  • Robotics 1
  • Robotics 2
  • Jig and Fixture for Welding
  • Robotic GMAW 1
  • Robotic GMAW 2
  • Technical Reporting
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Resistance Welding
  • CNC Cutting
  • CNC Bending
  • Welding Metal Fabrication
  • Welding Metal Fabrication 2
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication 2
  • Metal Fab Application 1
  • Metal Fab Application 2
  • Metal Fab Application 3
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Psychology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices
  • Form materials to detailed drawings
  • Cut materials to detailed drawings
  • Join materials to detailed drawings
  • Layout components/assemblies
  • Inspect product
Welding student

Highlights

Associate Degree

67 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Welder

Fabricator

Robotic Welding Technician

Welding Inspector

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

1

Technical Diploma

Welding

2

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.

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