Welding Technology, AAS (A50420)

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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.

Fall I

BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2
WLD 110 - Cutting Processes Credit Hours: 2
WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate Credit Hours: 5
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 or ACA 122
English (3 Credits): ENG 110 or ENG 111
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Spring I

WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Credit Hours: 4
WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate Credit Hours: 4
Communication (3 Credits): COM 120 , COM 231 , or ENG 112
Math (3 Credits): MAT 110 or MAT 121
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Summer I

WLD 116 - SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe Credit Hours: 4 ^*
WLD 151 - Fabrication I Credit Hours: 4
Mechanical Elective (3 Credits): MAC 141 , MEC 111 ,
MEC 172 , or MEC 180
Safety (2 Credits): ISC 112 or ISC 121 ⁺
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Fall II

WLD 122 - GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe Credit Hours: 3 ^*
WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe Credit Hours: 3 ^*
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 110 ,
HUM 115 , or MUS 110
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 , HIS 131 ,
HIS 132 , PSY 150 , SOC 210 , or SOC 213
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Spring II

WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications Credit Hours: 3
WLD 215 - SMAW (Stick) Pipe Credit Hours: 4 ^*
WLD 262 - Inspection & Testing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
Electives (3 Credits): See below*
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 65

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters, Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

+OSHA 30-HR Card is only available by taking the traditional class.

Electives options (20 total credits required): WBL 111 , WBL 112 , WBL 122 ,
WLD 116 ^*, WLD 122 ^*, WLD 132 ^*, WLD 215 ^*, WLD 221 , WLD 231 , WLD 262 ^*,
WLD 268

*Recommeded course