Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science: 91制片厂

Associate in Applied Science

Welding machinery being used

Earn your degree in welding technology

Career options

Construction
Fabrication
Manufacturing
Welding

Prepare for a career in welding technology with this program. Welding and fabrication are fast-growing fields, and individuals with skills in these areas are in high demand among employers. When you graduate from this program, you鈥檒l be prepared to secure full-time employment as a welder, fabricator or welder supervisor in the manufacturing or construction industry. Additionally, completion of this program allows you to become a certified welder.

Take classes in welding, prints and schematics, advanced blueprint reading, cutting processes, welding fabrication, applied welding theory, welding power sources and more. You鈥檒l also complete a variety of technical elective courses. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the welding and fabrication fields.

A.A.S. degree program plan

This 60 credit-hour program prepares students for employment in the high demand welding and fabrication sector of the economy. Graduates may find employment as welders, fabricators and welder supervisors in the manufacturing and construction industries.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 60)
Number	Course Title	Credits
First Semester
ENG 101		3
MFT 134		3
MTH 100	¹	3
WLD 110		3
WLD 210		3
	Hours	15
Second Semester
⁺		6
WLD 211		4
WLD 212		4
WLD 225		2
	Hours	16
Third Semester
Technical Elective(s)		6
WLD 240		3
WLD 249		3
WLD 253		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Semester
⁺		3
Technical Elective(s)		3
WLD 245		4
WLD 250		4
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	60

¹: Students may take MTH听100听or higher.
+: At least one of the AAS General Education electives must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of .

Technical Electives

Technical Electives (Hours required: 4)
Number	Course Title	Credits
MFT 105		3
MFT 120		3
WLD 246		4
WLD 248		4
WLD 260		4
WLD 261		4
WLD 285		1-6

Program learning outcomes

Upon completion of the AAS in Welding Technology, students should:

Demonstrate knowledge of welding and material standards.
Be able to work from blueprints and welder procedure specification sheets (WPS).
Demonstrate proficiency in all forms of arc welding in all positions.
Be able to pass guided bend tests for one (GMAW) and one (SMAW) WPS (become certified welder).
Identify type of material and best method of welding.
Operate cutting equipment in a safe and efficient manner while accomplishing meaningful work.
Produce quality fabricated metal products.
Understand visual inspection and quality control.
Understand selection, installation and maintenance of welding equipment.
Be able to troubleshoot common problems with welding equipment.

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