Montgomery Community College

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology: Air Conditioning

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology: Heating

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology: Heat Pump

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.

Associate Degree Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degrees shall be granted for planned programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses in each degree.

Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degrees shall be granted for planned programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses in each degree.

Associate in Engineering

The Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degrees shall be granted for planned programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses in each degree.

Associate in General Education

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Course work includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition.

Associate in General Education - Nursing

The Associate in General Education (AGE)-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing as based on Blocks 1 through 3 of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina's RN to BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing Programs.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degrees shall be granted for planned programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses in each degree.

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degrees shall be granted for planned programs of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses in each degree.

Automotive Systems Technology

Automotive Systems Technology, a program in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway, prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

Automotive Systems Technology

Automotive Systems Technology, a program in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway, prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise. General subjects include criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.

Business Administration / Basic Business

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Criminal Justice Technology: Criminal Justice Corrections

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.

Criminal Justice Technology: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.

Culinary Arts

This curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract foodservice and health care facilities. Courses include sanitation/safety, baking, garde manger, culinary fundamentals/production skills, nutrition, customer service, purchasing/cost control, and human resource management.

Dental Assisting

The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Administration

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Instructional

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology: Alternative Energy

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology: General

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology: Industrial Technician

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology: PLC Technician

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Facility Maintenance Technology

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations.

Facility Maintenance Technology: Basic Carpentry

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations.

Facility Maintenance Technology: Basic Horticulture

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations.

Facility Maintenance Technology: Basic Masonry

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations.

Facility Maintenance Technology: Basic Plumbing

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations.

Forestry Management Technology

Forestry Management Technology is a program that prepares individuals to manage and produce forest resources. Potential course work includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Forestry Management Technology: Geographic Information Systems

Forestry Management Technology is a program that prepares individuals to manage and produce forest resources. Potential course work includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Forestry Management Technology: Recreation

Forestry Management Technology is a program that prepares individuals to manage and produce forest resources. Potential course work includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, and equipment operation and maintenance.

General Occupational Technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College.

Gunsmithing

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Gunsmithing

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Gunsmithing: Basic Gunsmithing

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Gunsmithing: Gunsmithing Design and Repair

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Gunsmithing: Gunsmithing Refinishing

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Gunsmithing: Gunsmithing Technology

The Gunsmithing curriculum is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making, barrel work, repair work, and custom work.

Hunting and Shooting Sports Management

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in hunting and shooting sports retail businesses. Course work includes concepts such as accounting, basic gunsmithing, business management, advertising and sales promotion, introduction to shooting sports, gun shop management and sports hunting.

Hunting and Shooting Sports Management

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in hunting and shooting sports retail businesses. Course work includes concepts such as accounting, basic gunsmithing, business management, advertising and sales promotion, introduction to shooting sports, gun shop management and sports hunting.

Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.

Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.

Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.

Industrial Systems Technology: Fundamentals

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.

Information Technology: Computer Programming

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.

Information Technology: Simulation and Game Development

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.

Information Technology: Simulation and Game Development Transfer

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.

Medical Assisting: Medical Assisting Basics

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.

Medical Office Administration: Medical Billing & Coding

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.

Medical Office Administration: MOA Basics

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.

Nurse Aide / Health Science: Therapeutic & Diagnostic Services

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.

Nurse Aide / Health Science: Therapeutic & Diagnostic Services

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management, family resources and services, and employment skills.

Office Management

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Office Management

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Office Management

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Office Management: Microsoft Applications

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Phlebotomy / Health Science: Therapeutic & Diagnostic Services

A program that prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data.

Phlebotomy / Health Science: Therapeutic & Diagnostic Services

A program that prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Social and Human Services

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services, and fieldwork experience provides opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Social and Human Services

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services, and fieldwork experience provides opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Social and Human Services: Addiction and Recovery

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services, and fieldwork experience provides opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Social and Human Services: Social Services

The Human Services Technology/Social Services concentration prepares students for direct service delivery work in social service agencies. Course work includes the history of the social service movement, ethical issues, case management, diversity issues, law in the practice of social work, and community resources.

Sustainable Agriculture

The Sustainable Agriculture curriculum focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible.

Sustainable Agriculture

The Sustainable Agriculture curriculum focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible.

Sustainable Agriculture: Fruit & Vegetable Production

The Sustainable Agriculture curriculum focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible.

Sustainable Agriculture: Greenhouse Operations

The Sustainable Agriculture curriculum focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible.

Taxidermy

Taxidermy is offered as a day/evening program leading to certificates or a diploma. To complete requirements for a Taxidermy diploma, students must complete all of the bird and mammal taxidermy (TXY) courses as well as ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry and MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy.

Taxidermy: Bird

The Taxidermy Bird certificate covers bird preparation, bird quality control and mounting, and bird finishing.

Taxidermy: Mammal

The Taxidermy Mammal certificate covers mammal preparation, mammal quality control and mounting, and mammal finishing.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology diploma program of study includes cutting processes, basic welding processes, SMAW (stick) plate and pipe, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), welding symbols and specifications, and fabrication.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program of study includes cutting processes, basic welding processes, SMAW (stick) plate and pipe, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), welding symbols and specifications, fabrication, and certification practices.

Welding Technology: Basic

The Welding Technology Basic certificate covers cutting processes, basic welding processes, SMAW (stick) plate, and welding symbols and specifications.

Welding Technology: Intermediate

The Welding Technology Intermediate certificate covers SMAW (stick) plate, GMAW (MIG)/FCAW plate, GTAW (TIG) plate, and fabrication.