In the Fabrication and Fitting program, students learn the base principles and practices of metal fabrication across a wide variety of industrial standards. Students learn how to read blueprints and assemble metal products according to engineered drawings. They also learn fabrication skills in accordance to specific standards and codes set in place by major industrial organizations, such as the American Welding Society and the American Petroleum Institute.
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a Fitter/Fabricator.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Opens: Apr. 29 – Aug. 16
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old. High school students must be in their junior or senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM in Learning Stream, and remains open until classes are full.
View the Catalog for full schedule details.
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
View the Catalog for tuition and fee details.
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
View the Catalog for material and supply details.
MTECH Program Certificate in Fabrication and Fitting
Is welding taught in this program?
Yes, students are taught multiple welding and cutting processes.
Are students able to choose their personal projects?
Yes. At the end of the year, students have the opportunity to draft, design, and build their own project using their own materials. Additionally, there is a unit specific for a custom project.
What trades are students qualified to enter after completion of this program?
Students are able to work in the following areas: pipefitter, fabricator, oil and gas industry, pipelining industry, iron worker, boilermaker and tanker vessels, structural fittings, and more.
What is the demand for fabricators in the industry?
There is high demand for fabricators and welders in various fields of the industry. People who can both fabricate and weld will enter the workforce and be more highly sought after. In turn, will often times have a higher starting wage.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Once the previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through Learning Stream or in person at Student Services.
To register, you will use your Canvas login and will need your MTECH Student ID number. These items are included in the email you received after your MTECH application; however, if you cannot find this information, please contact our Student Services team prior to registration day.
Please be sure you have verified your Canvas email address before registering.
After a course is in your cart, you will have 5 minutes to complete the checkout process before it is unreserved and may be taken by another student.
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