Note: This certificate is not Financial Aid eligible, but the larger Shipbuilding and Repair certificate is Financial Aid eligible.
Introduction to Shipbuilding and Repair Certificate (12 credits)
Certificate Overview
Minimum 12 Credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Introduction to Shipbuilding and Repair Certificate is a Career Pathway Certificate. All courses are contained in the Shipbuilding and Repair Level II Certificate.
LESS-THAN-ONE-YEAR (12-44 CREDITS) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
1. At least 6 credits must be earned at OCCC, all of which must apply to the certificate requirements.
2. The final 6 credits that apply to the certificate must be earned at OCCC; the department chair may waive this requirement if the student can demonstrate currency in the field.
Certificate Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete the Shipbuilding and Repair Level I Certificate will be able to:
- Function Safely in a welding environment
- Cut, prepare, and assemble projects to specified tolerances
- Interpret blueprints to accurately fabricate a product
- Weld common joint assemblies in all positions to prepare for certification in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).