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Workplace foundations · Lesson 1
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Welder / Fabricator Trainee
Performs supervised welding and fabrication practice including material preparation, fit-up, blueprint reading, equipment setup, weld inspection, and shop documentation.
Your progress0/14 lessons
Industry-recognized credentials
- NCCER Craft Credentials
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- AWS Certified Welder(Advanced / next step)
Training sites · Detroit
Local employers · Detroit & Southeast Michigan
- DTE Energy
- Consumers Energy
- Walbridge
- Barton Malow
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Henry Ford Health
Related classes
- Welding
- Manufacturing
- Metal Fabrication
- Industrial Technology
- Work-Based Learning
How this program works: Each lesson follows a mastery-learning path: watch a short video, work through the learning module, practice every learning component as a hands-on activity, apply it in a written response (with optional AI coach feedback), then take a quiz with hints and explanations. Your quiz score earns your level — Novice (under 50%), Emerging (50–74%), Proficient (75–99%) or Advanced (100%). You need at least Emerging to move on, and module levels average your lesson levels. Lessons unlock in order — finish Module 1 to start Module 2, and all lessons to unlock the credential capstone.
Module 1 · Workplace foundations
Workplace foundations · Lesson 2
Self Management & Advocacy
Workplace foundations · Lesson 3
Reliability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 4
Communication
Workplace foundations · Lesson 5
Creativity and Adaptability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 6
Critical Thinking
Workplace foundations · Lesson 7
Organization and Planning
Workplace foundations · Lesson 8
Cultural Competence
Module 2 · Technical skills
Complete all Module 1 lessons to unlock technical training.
Technical skill · Lesson 9
Welding Safety & PPE
Technical skill · Lesson 10
Blueprints, Measurement & Fit-Up
Technical skill · Lesson 11
Welding Process & Technique
Technical skill · Lesson 12
Quality Inspection & Defect Identification
Technical skill · Lesson 13
Shop Documentation & Professional Practice
Module 3 · Credential capstone
Credential readiness plan
Complete every lesson to unlock your capstone.
Related technical instruction
| Course | Provider | What you'll learn | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Fundamentals | CTE / community college / welding training provider | Develop safe welding practice, equipment setup, fit-up, blueprint reading, and basic process fundamentals. Source: https://www.aws.org/certification-and-education/professional-certification/certified-welder-program/ | Provider-defined |
| AWS Certified Welder Preparation & Performance Testing | AWS Accredited Test Facility | Prepare for a selected performance qualification and demonstrate welding skills under the applicable test procedure. Source: https://www.aws.org/certification-and-education/professional-certification/certified-welder-program/ | Varies by learner and test procedure |
| OSHA Outreach Training | OSHA-authorized trainer | Recognize workplace hazards and apply basic safety practices appropriate to the placement industry. Source: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach | 10 hours for OSHA 10 |