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Case Study

Structural Welding FastTrack IC

SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Structural Welding FastTrack IC

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Technical/Trades

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

3

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Learn As You Go
Stack As You Go
Specialize As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

Learn about theory and practice of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/ARC), a technique commonly used for structural welding purposes. Trainees will have both classroom and hands-on instruction.This program prepares individuals to seek Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification. Trainees will complete the following mandatory workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, & DASA. Directions on how to register for NYS ATAS and complete fingerprinting will be addressed, as well as tools for your job search and interviewing. ATAS test prep will be covered. This course is free due to Fast Track funding.

Credential Components

MT174 – Evening Section

Improving Education and Employment Outcomes