Welding
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 030
• REA 090
Training in welding is offered to those who wish to learn basic welding skills or to upgrade their knowledge in welding. All welding classes are offered on an open-entry, open-exit self-paced basis. Classes use course outlines, books, videos, and instructor-assisted instruction with practical hands-on training. Various types and thicknesses of material are welded in all positions with different welding processes. Courses in ornamental ironwork are also available. Three certificate options are available in pipe welding, structural welding, and combination pipe, structural, and advanced processes. The degree program provides students with additional competencies in welding which will enhance their upward mobility.
Students are required to purchase a welding helmet, leather gloves, leather shoes, chipping hammer, soapstone, oxy-acetylene goggles, safety glasses, pliers, and earplugs.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
| COM 225 | Introduction to Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CSC 105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| General Education Electives from approved list | 6 | |
| 15 |
Other Course Requirements
| MAC 240 | CAD/CAM 2D | 3 |
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters | 4 |
| WEL 113 | Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting | 2 |
| WEL 114 | Oxyacetylene Welding | 2 |
| WEL 121 | Structural Welding I | 3 |
| WEL 122 | Structural Welding II | 3 |
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 200 | Advanced CAD/CAM Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 205 | Introduction to Ornamental Iron | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 230 | Pipe Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 231 | Pipe Welding II | 4 |
| WEL 240 | Pipe Welding Certification | 4 |
| WEL 250 | Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| 57 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 72 |
Certificates
Courses required for all certificates
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters | 4 |
| WEL 113 | Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting | 2 |
| WEL 114 | Oxyacetylene Welding | 2 |
| WEL 121 | Structural Welding I | 3 |
| WEL 122 | Structural Welding II | 3 |
| 17 |
Basic General Job Entry Skill Level
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| Requirements for all certificates | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 |
Pipe
| WEL 230 | Pipe Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 231 | Pipe Welding II | 4 |
| Requirements for all certificates | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 |
Structural
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| Requirements for all certificates | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 |
Combination Pipe, Structural, and Advanced Processes
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 230 | Pipe Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 231 | Pipe Welding II | 4 |
| Requirements for all certificates | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 41 |