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Welding Technology A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A50420)

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application. Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Welding Technology A.A.S.

Welding Technology A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD 110 Cutting Processes

1

3

0

2

WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate

2

9

0

5

WLD 143 Welding Metallurgy

1

2

0

2

*MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

2

2

0

3

ACA 115 Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122 College Transfer Success

0

2

0

1

Spring Semester -1st Year

Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD 116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe

1

9

0

4

WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

2

6

0

4

WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate

2

6

0

4

WLD 141 Symbols and Specifications

2

2

0

3

Summer Term

Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD 261 Certification Practices

1

3

0

2

WLD 262 Inspection & Testing

2

2

0

3

*ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

ISC 112 Industrial Safety

2

0

0

2

Fall Semester-2nd Year

Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD 132 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

1

6

0

3

WLD 151 Fabrication I

2

6

0

4

COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication

3

0

0

3

OR

COM 231 Public Speaking

3

0

0

3

PSY 150 General Psychology

3

0

0

3

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

Spring Semester-2nd Year

Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD 215 SMAW (Stick) Pipe

1

9

0

4

WLD 231 GTAW (TIG) Pipe

1

6

0

3

WLD 251 Fabrication II

1

6

0

3

HUM 115 Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15
MAJOR COURSES 51
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 67

Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.


Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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