2020-2021 Academic Catalog

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 application essential for successful employment in the welding and metals industries.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Successful 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. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 110Cutting Processes

1

3

0

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate

2

9

0

5

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

2

6

0

4

WOL 110Basic Construction Skills

2

3

0

3

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester -1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe

1

9

0

4

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

2

6

0

4

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications

2

2

0

3

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy

1

2

0

2

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Summer Term

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 261Certification Practices

1

3

0

2

WLD 262Inspection & Testing

2

2

0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

ISC 112Industrial Safety

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:10

Fall Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

1

6

0

3

WLD 145Thermoplastic Welding

1

3

0

2

WLD 151Fabrication I

2

6

0

4

COM 231Public Speaking

3

0

0

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

0

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 215SMAW (stick) Pipe

1

9

0

4

WLD 231GTAW (TIG) Pipe

1

6

0

3

WLD 251Fabrication II

1

6

0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:13
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15
MAJOR COURSES 56
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 72

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.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit