Program Details

Program Name

Advanced Metal Fabrication

Program Website

https://www.matc.edu/course-catalog/manufacturing-construction-transportation/advanced-metal-fabrica

Institution

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

01074_00120

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Develop higher-level skills involving the intricate preparation of a part for cutting, fabrication and welding, and producing parts using new techniques and a variety of materials. You will gain advanced skills in operating computer-controlled press brakes and shears, punch, and plasma/laser arc cutting machines. Metal fabricators generally work in manufacturing industries. They may be classified in different roles, including sheet metal workers and ironworkers, and may be trained as apprentices.You can earn the Welding technical diploma on the way to completing this technical diploma. For those who have basic manufacturing skills in the areas of welding and metal fabrication, have knowledge of metallurgy, possess solid math skills, and enjoy working on intricate and detailed projects, this advanced program presents an opportunity to attain additional skills. An interest in working with metal is recommended. For IET Career Pathway students, the HS/HSED/GED credential isn't required. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

This Program is Offered

Spring and Fall

Duration

This program takes approximately 30 hours per week for 64 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time

Application Deadline

Not Applicable

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

The Welding certificate focuses on SMAW and GTAW processes. The Welding technical diploma focuses on GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW and prepares students for jobs in manufacturing or construction. The Advanced Metal Fabrication technical diploma focuses on fabricating and welding using pre brake rollers, laser plasma cutters, and fixturing. The Advanced Metal Fabrication students produce projects using GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW. The Welding Technology AAS degree prepares students to become certified welding inspectors or programing robotic arc welding.

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$12,017.20

Books

$1,120.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$20.00

Total Cost

$13,157.20

Covers the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

700 West State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

Oak Creek Campus

6665 South Howell Avenue
Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154

West Allis Campus

1200 South 71st Street
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214

Walkers Square Education Center

816 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

Program Contact(s)

William Peterson

Welding Instructor
peterwj2@matc.edu
(414) 571-4655

Darrel Iwanski

Welding Instructor
iwanskid@matc.edu
(414) 456-5349

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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