Start Dates: Call 414-571-4500
For Information
Program Learning Outcomes
Employers expect graduates to: • Practice industry safety standards• Set up and operate all welding and related equipment • Troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• Utilize math and blueprint-reading skills
• Follow instructions and work with minimal supervision • Communicate effectively
• Abide by daily work routine and regulations, and work cooperatively with co-workers
• Have pride in workmanship
• Have a good work ethic and good attendance
Admission Requirements
• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Related Program
Welding TechnologyThis two-semester program prepares you to perform production, maintenance and repair welding for
manufacturing and construction. Learn about blueprints, equipment maintenance and the various welding processes and settings. Ability to follow instructions, to visualize finished products based on blueprints, and to work independently are keys to success. Good eyesight and mechanical skills also are important. Graduates can receive advanced standing in MATC’s Welding Technology associate degree program.
Career Outlook
Demand is very high for welders with up-to-date skills; new processes have created many job opportunities for welders with these abilities. Continued education can lead to careers in business ownership, quality assurance, engineering, sales, or education and training.
SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS
Credits
WELD-313
Shielded Metal Arc Welding ...5
WELD-314
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ...5
WELD-351
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Processes ...1
WELD-350
GTAW Processes ...1
WELD-360
Blueprint Reading for Welders ...2
WELD-380
Welding Trades Mathematics ...1
WELD-315
Gas Metal Arc Welding Practices ...5
WELD-316
Layout and Setup Practices ...5
WELD-352
Gas-Shielded Arc Welding Processes ...1
WELD-354
Layout and Print Reading Practices ...2
SOCSCI-330 Applied Economics and Human Relations ...1
ENg-347
Communication Skills 2 ...1
TOTAL CREDITS:
30
Possible Careers: Quality Assurance, Robotics, Welding
‡ Prerequisite required.Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
School of TECHNOLOGY and APPLIED SCIENCES
Welding
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA Program Code: 31-442-1
Oak Creek and West Allis campuses
Start Dates: August/January
For Information
Oak Creek Campus – 414-571-4500
West Allis Campus – 414-456-5500
Program Learning Outcomes
Employers expect graduates to:• Weld industrial alloys with arc processes • Interpret and apply codes and specifications • Interpret conventional and CAD-generated prints • Inspect and test welders and welding procedures • Set up, program, operate and troubleshoot
automated equipment
Admission Requirements
• A high school diploma or GED • One year of high school-level algebra• Demonstration of basic skills proficiency through a course placement assessment
Related Program
Welding(Official WTCS title: Industrial Welding Technician) This Associate in Applied Science degree program combines practical, theoretical and technical training in welding fabrication. Manual, semiautomatic and automatic processes using oxy fuel and arc processes are covered. Advanced courses deal with application of welding codes to develop the expertise needed to become a Certified Associate Welding Inspector or Certified Welding Inspector. Automation courses allow hands-on experience in setting up, programming, operating and troubleshooting computer-controlled cutting equipment and sensory- equipped welding robots.
This program is also offered in the evening to
accommodate full-time day employment. The ability to follow instructions, visualize finished products based on prints, and work independently are key. Good eyesight and mechanical skills are important. Graduates of the program usually pass the AWS Certified Welding Inspector exam on their first attempt.
Career Outlook
Program graduates typically find employment as welding technicians, robotic welding technicians, quality assurance inspectors, technical sales reps and weld test conductors.
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Credits
(1) WELDTC-101 Welding Theory 1 ...2
(1) WELDTC-107 Fabrication Graphics ...3
(1) WELDTC-111 Welding Practice 1 ...4
(1) WELDTC-181 Welding Technology Orientation ...1
(2) WELDTC-102 Welding Theory 2 ...3
(2) WELDTC-105 Weldability of Materials ‡ ...3
(2) WELDTC-112 Welding Practice 2 ‡ ...4
(3) MATRLS-102 Material Testing ...3
(3) WELDTC-113 Welding Techniques 1 ‡...3
(3) WELDTC-140 Manufacturing Applications for Robots ...4
(4) WELDTC-114 Welding Techniques 2 ‡...3
(4) WELDTC-135 Automated Welding Processes ‡ ...4
gENERAL STUDIES
ECON-195
Economics ...3
(or) Any 200-series ECON course
ENg-151
Communication Skills 1 ‡ ...3
(&) ENg-152
Communication Skills 2 ‡ ...3
(or) ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course
MATH-115
College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡...5
(or) MATH-113 and MATH-114
MATH-116
College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡...4
NATSCI-137
Comprehensive Technical Physics ...4
PSYCH-199
Psychology of Human Relations ...3
(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course
SOCSCI-197
Contemporary American Society ...3
(or) Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course
SUggESTED ELECTIVES: THREE CREDITS NEEDED ...3
PHYED-210
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness
MATRLS-103
Nondestructive Testing
MATRLS-151
Metallurgy and Material Science
TOTAL CREDITS:
68
Possible Careers: Quality Assurance Inspector, Robotic Welding Technician, Welding Technician, Weld Test Conductor
‡ Prerequisite required.Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. ( ) = Semester order for full-time students.
School of TECHNOLOGY and APPLIED SCIENCES
Welding Technology
ASSOCIATE DEgREE Program Code: 10-621-1
West Allis Campus
Start Dates: August/January
For Information
3D Solid Modeling
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
This advanced technical certificate provides Mechanical Design Technology associate degree students with an opportunity to gain training and skills beyond the technician design level. It also provides those already in the workplace with a mechanism for updating their skills. The technology in the industry is changing rapidly, requiring workers to continue their education if they wish to continue in key positions.
COURSES
CREDITS
MCDESg-114 SolidWorks 1 ‡...2
MCDESg-131 SolidWorks Assemblies ‡ ...2
MCDESg-132 SolidWorks Orthographics ‡ ...2
MCDESg-133 Inventor 1 ‡ ...2
MCDESg-134 Inventor 2 ‡ ...2
MCDESg-135 PTC Creo (Pro/E) 1 ‡ ...2
TOTAL CREDITS:
12
Arboriculture
Mequon Campus
The courses in this certificate provide skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the tree care profession. Students will gain hands-on training in tree climbing, pruning, tree removal, cable and bracing, tree care equipment, planting, tree and shrub identification, and plant health care. Students work with small and large trees, and safe work practices are emphasized. These courses prepare the student to obtain a Certified Arborist designation through the International Society of Arboriculture.COURSES
CREDITS
HORT-127 Arboriculture I
(Introduction to Tree Care) ...3
HORT-128 Arboriculture II
(Climbing and Pruning) ...3
HORT-129 Arboriculture III
(Rigging and Removal) ...3
HORT-114 Woody Ornamental Plants ...3
HORT-113 Ornamental Plant Health Care ...3
HORT-171 Exterior Plant Pests ...2
TOTAL CREDITS:
17
Basic Electronics
(Computer Multimedia Lab)
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
This certificate is part of the Electronic Technology department. The program requires 13 credits of interactive courses in MATC’s computer multimedia lab. Students will learn about DC and AC electronics, digital electronics, electronic devices and circuits, and microprocessors.COURSES
CREDITS
ELCTEC-115 DC and AC Electronics 1 –
Interactive ‡ ...4
ELCTEC-117 Digital Electronics – Interactive ‡...3
ELCTEC-118 Electronic Devices and Circuits –
Interactive ‡ ...4
ELCTEC-119 Introduction to Microprocessors –
Interactive ‡ ...2
TOTAL CREDITS:
13
Basic Electronics (Core Curriculum)
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
This 12-credit certificate is part of the Electronic Technology department. The four courses include instruction in DC and AC electronics, electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics and fabrication techniques. The coursework includes hands-on lab work and projects in which theories of the topics studied are applied.COURSES
CREDITS
ELCTEC-110 DC and AC Electronics 1 ‡ ...4
ELCTEC-120 Electronic Devices and Circuits ‡ ....4
ELCTEC-130 Digital Electronics ‡ ...3
ELCTEC-186 Fabrication Techniques ‡ ...1
TOTAL CREDITS:
12
Electrical Construction
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
Enroll in this specialized six-course certificate program to gain the skills to work in residential electrical construction. Basic electrical wiring, code fundamentals and other courses provide skills for working with wires, cables and home blueprints. All credits earned apply toward MATC’s Electricity technical diploma program, providing a good start to a career with strong opportunities.COURSES
CREDITS
ELECTY-308 Basic Skills for Electrical Wiring ‡ ...2
ELECTY-310 Cable Wiring ‡ ...2
ELECTY-312 Electrical Raceway Installation ‡ ...2
ELECTY-340 Electrical Code Fundamentals 1 ‡ ...2
ELECTY-378 Construction Blueprint Reading ‡ ...1
ELECTY-390 Principles of Electricity 1 ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
12
Energy Engineering Technology
Center for Energy Conservation and Advanced
Manufacturing (ECAM) at Oak Creek Campus
This program prepares students to understand energy measures and conversions, and their use in the sustainability of facilities. Topics include commission systems for new construction, and re-commission and retro-commission of existing buildings. The material covered will benefit students who are or want to become an energy manager, energy auditor, commissioning agent, LEED accredited professional and/or measurement and verification specialist.COURSES
CREDITS
SUSTN-104 Energy Auditing and
Managing Energy Use ‡ ...3
SUSTN-103 Commissioning Process:
Sustainability and
Energy Efficiency ‡...3
SUSTN-106 Measurement and Verification ‡ ...3
SUSTN-101 Environmental Controls Technician ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
12
School of TECHNOLOGY and APPLIED SCIENCES
CERTIFICATE PROgRAMS
‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
All credits in a certificate program must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher. The student must initiate the request for the certificate upon completion of its requirements. Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Energy Modeling
Center for Energy Conservation and Advanced
Manufacturing (ECAM) at Oak Creek Campus
Energy modeling is the practice of using computer-based programs to model the energy performance of an entire building or the systems within a building. This certificate program explores the use of eQuest energy modeling software wizards, which assist with understanding a building’s use of energy in interconnecting ways. This is an accelerated eight-week program that moves at a fast pace.
COURSE
CREDITS
SUSTN-108 Energy Modeling with eQUEST ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
3
greenhouse Plant Production
Mequon Campus
Learn the science behind the horticulture to prepare for employment with firms having greenhouse operations. The course Ornamental Plant Health Care (HORT-113) prepares students for state certification in pesticide application, required in many commercial pest-control situations. Courses are offered at the Mequon Campus, which features a large greenhouse and extensively landscaped grounds for hands-on learning.COURSES
CREDITS
HORT-134 Greenhouse Production – Fall Crops ...3
HORT-152 Greenhouse Production – Spring Crops .3
HORT-159 Survey of Herbaceous Plants ...2
HORT-113 Ornamental Plant Health Care...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
11
Industrial Electronics and Controls
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
The Industrial Electronics and Controls certificate is part of the Electronic Technology department. This 13-credit program covers digital electronics, microprocessors, DC and AC electronics and programmable controllers. Students perform laboratory experiments and prepare technical reports, and troubleshooting practices are emphasized in the coursework.COURSES
CREDITS
ELCTEC-110 DC and AC Electronics 1 ‡ ...4
ELCTEC-130 Digital Electronics ‡ ...3
ELCTEC-140 Microprocessors ‡ ...3
ELCTEC-196 Programmable Controllers ‡ ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
13
Land Surveying
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
In conjunction with an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, this advanced certificate meets the land surveyor registration educational requirements as defined in Chapter A-E 7 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The MATC Civil Engineering Technology program and its land surveying courses are approved by the Land Surveyor Section of the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors.COURSES
CREDITS
CIVIL-155 Surveying 1 ...2
CIVIL-156 Surveying 2 ‡ ...2
CIVIL-157 Route and Highway Surveying ‡ ...3
CIVIL-158 Land Surveying ‡ ...2
CIVIL-160 Legal Elements of Land Surveying ‡ ...3
CIVIL-161 Boundary Location ‡ ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
15
Landscape Design Technology – CAD
Mequon Campus
Gain skills in drawing landscape plans with computer-aided design (CAD) programs. This quick-to-complete certificate is designed for those working in the industry and looking to advance; it prepares students for a portion of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) Certification, so you can enhance your competitive edge.COURSES
CREDITS
HORT-122 Landscape Design I ...3
HORT-140 CAD Landscape Design 1 ...3
HORT-141 CAD Landscape Design 2 ...3
TOTAL CREDITS:
9
Law Enforcement
Oak Creek Campus
This program is open to MATC Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement program students only. Completion of academic and tactical curriculum coupled with scenario-based assessment will allow you to become eligible for certification through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Students must complete all mandatory curriculum in POLICE courses 900-908, all of the Unified Tactics in the POLICE 170-176 courses, and a scenario-based assessment, as well as having no less than 60 total college credits, before obtaining certifiable status as a Wisconsin law enforcement officer. Scenario-based assessments are usually held each semester after the tactical training is completed; there is a fee charged to participate. Additional qualifications include: • Student has completed all nine of the 900- 908 courses with a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher. These courses must be completed in two years, as the tactical portions take one year to complete and the state will not extend the total training program beyond three years. • Student has earned at least 45 college credits prior to application for entry. This must include the 27 credits earned in POLICE courses 900-908. The remaining 18 credits must be transcriptable college credit, not diploma or certificate credits. • Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. • Be legally able to handle or possess a firearm. • Complete a medical exam that allows participation in vigorous physical activity. • Undergo a criminal history/ background check. • Successfully pass a personal interview.COURSES
CREDITS
POLICE-170 OMVWI/Standard
Field Sobriety Test ‡ ...2
POLICE-171
Professional Communications ‡ ...2
(or) POLICE 903 Professional Communications
POLICE-172
EMS-LE/Hazardous Materials ‡ ....2
POLICE-173
Emergency Vehicle Operation ‡ ...3
POLICE-174
Care and Use of Firearms ‡ ...4
POLICE-175
Defense and Arrest Tactics ‡ ...3
POLICE-176
Vehicle Contacts ‡ ...2
TOTAL CREDITS:
18
School of TECHNOLOGY and APPLIED SCIENCES
CERTIFICATE PROgRAMS
‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
All credits in a certificate program must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher. The student must initiate the request for the certificate upon completion of its requirements. Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.