2023-2024 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 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. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 110Cutting Processes

FA

1

3

0

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate

FA

2

9

0

5

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy

FA

1

2

0

2

*MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

Total Credit Hours:13

Spring Semester -1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 116SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe

SP

1

9

0

4

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

SP

2

6

0

4

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

SP

2

6

0

4

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications

SP

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Summer Term

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 261Certification Practices

SU

1

3

0

2

WLD 262Inspection & Testing

SU

2

2

0

3

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

ISC 112Industrial Safety

SP, SU

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:10

Fall Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

FA

1

6

0

3

WLD 151Fabrication I

FA

2

6

0

4

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OR

COM 231Public Speaking

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WLD 215SMAW (Stick) Pipe

SP

1

9

0

4

WLD 231GTAW (TIG) Pipe

SP

1

6

0

3

WLD 251Fabrication II

SP

1

6

0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:13
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.

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