A50420 – Welding Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 69 |
No |
Description
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with 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 curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Perform safe setup and operation of welding and cutting processes in accordance with ANSI Z49.1
- Interpret technical information, classifications, and welding symbols in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) specifications.
- Perform weldments according to American Welding Society (AWS) visual acceptance criteria and codes.
Program Requirements
General Education
Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following:
Non-Transfer Communication Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Transfer Communication Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Humanities
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Science Electives (AAS)
Mathematics
Complete all of the following Courses:
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
Technical Core
Welding
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Welding
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Electives
Other Major Hours - Electives List
Machining/Welding
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule