Earn a technical skill certificate that is valued by businesses in the industry. You'll launch a career that is stable and well rewarded. Prior to enrollment, please complete the MCC admission application.
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Contact Hours: 120
Fees: $3,000
Per Student: (includes books, materials and supplies)Classes Include
- Blue print reading for welders
- Welding Safety
- MIG welding (GMAW)
- Thermal cutting
This program introduces students to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Oxy Fuel Thermal Cutting technologies. The combination of virtual technologies and real lab experience will provide students with 80 hours of welding experience.
In addition, students will learn to read and interpret basic blueprints commonly found in manufacturing.
Lastly, students who successfully complete the program will receive an Intro to GMAW and Welding Safety certificate from Lincoln Electric.
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Contact Hours: 80
Fees: $988
Per Student: (includes books, tools, materials and supplies)Topics include
- Explaining the function of electro-pneumatic systems.
- Explaining and demonstrating the functions of stacking, conveying and handling systems.
- Identify the components of automated systems.
- Demonstrating the functionality of pneumatics, electrical and mechanical components.
- Utilizing software tools to design, simulate and control automated systems.
- Identifying the elements of programmable logic controllers.
- Analyzing logic circuits and develop sequence programs.
- Applying the engineering design process to create automated systems and solutions.
- Applying critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.
This course will provide foundational information and develop hands on skills in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Technology.
Students will develop competencies to operate and maintain pneumatics, electricity, sensors, actuators, and controls.
Utilizing real-world automation devices students will also gain additional skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Upon completion of the labs and final assessment students will receive an Introduction to Mechatronics certificate from Festo.
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Contact Hours: 80
Fees: $967
Per Student: (includes books, tools, materials and supplies)Topics include
- Explaining the working principles of an electrical circuit
- Safely and effectively measuring an electrical circuit\
- Identifying, sketching and describing basic electrical components and devices
- Building, testing and troubleshooting basic electrical circuits
- Reading basic electrical circuit diagrams
These courses have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity.
The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot DC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation.
Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations. Upon completion of the labs and final assessment students will receive a Fundamentals of Electricity – DC certificate from Festo.
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Contact Hours: 24
Fees: $370
Per Student: (includes books, tools, materials and supplies)Topics include
- Describing hand tool safety in a maintenance and fabrication shop
- Describing power tool safety in a maintenance and fabrication shop
- Practicing with hand tools
- Practicing power tools
- Describing power/manual equipment and its use
- Describing the role of the bill of materials and various prints/documents in the process
- Calculating the amount of materials/stock needed for projects
- Identifying and describing materials and stock used
- Selecting the correct materials and stock based on the bill of materials
This program introduces students to the tools and processes used in maintenance and fabrication shops.
The use of virtual reality technology will allow students to use the tools and practice techniques in a safe environment.
In addition, students will learn to read, interpret basic blueprints, create drawings and BOM’s as well as selecting and calculating project material needs.
Lastly, students who successfully complete the program will receive a Fabrication I certificate from Lincoln Electric.
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Contact Hours: 16
Fee: $300This exploratory course, designed specifically for women, requires no prior welding experience.
Students will develop an awareness of oxy-fuel cutting and of the more common welding processes in the welding industry. An emphasis will be placed on GMAW welding with students experiencing the process in the laboratory setting.
Note: Participants are required to wear proper footwear (sturdy leather footwear, no tennis shoes), jeans with no holes, and cotton long-sleeved shirts.
Safety glasses will be provided if participants do not have their own. Please avoid clothing made from man-made materials.