Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 05-442-2
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: Based on individual program
About the Badge
Weekend program earners of this badge will complete workplace-type welding exercises in multiple positions on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will complete a workplace test simulation that can help them to get a job in manufacturing. **Interested students should register for the two required courses offered at either the Oak Creek or Mequon campuses**
HOW TO earn a Badge
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WELD-314-150 | GTAW Practices | 5-credit college-level course |
| WELD-350-150 | GTAW Processes | 1-credit college-level course |
| OR | ||
| WELD-314-500 | GTAW Practices | 5-credit college-level course |
| WELD-350-500 | GTAW Practices | 5-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
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