Program Overview
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
All WLD courses are offered in an 8-week scheduling format.
Plan of Study Grid | First Semester |
|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MFT 134 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MTH 100 | Applied Math for Technical Careers 1 | 3 |
| WLD 110 | Welding I | 3 |
| WLD 210 | Welding II | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| + | 6 |
| WLD 211 | Welding III | 4 |
| WLD 212 | Welding IV | 4 |
| WLD 225 | Advanced Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| | Hours | 16 |
| Third Semester |
|---|
| 6 |
| WLD 240 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
| WLD 249 | Applied Welding Theory | 3 |
| WLD 253 | Welding Power Sources | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Semester |
|---|
| + | 3 |
| 3 |
| WLD 245 | Welding Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 250 | Welding Fabrication II | 4 |
| | Hours | 14 |
| | Total Hours | 60 |
Technical Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MFT 105 | Machining Processes I | 3 |
| MFT 120 | Machining Processes II | 3 |
| WLD 246 | Pre-Pipe Welding | 4 |
| WLD 248 | Basic Pipe Welding | 4 |
| WLD 260 | Arc Welder Qualification | 4 |
| WLD 261 | Mig Welder Qualification | 4 |
| WLD 285 | Topics in Welding Technology | 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.
