Welding Technology - A50420
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
nstruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through
classroom training and practical application.
Successful 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 weldingrelated self-employment.
Course Requirements
General Education Courses
COM 110 Introduction to Communication
or
COM 231 Public Speaking
ENG 111 Expository Writing
HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Core Elective
MAT 120 Geometry & Trigonometry
SOC/BEH Social Behavioral Sci. Core Elective
Major Core Courses
WLD 110 Cutting Processes
WLD 115 SMAW(Stick) Plate
WLD 121 GMAW(Mig) FCAW/Plate
WLD 131 GTAW(Tig) Plate
WLD 141 Symbol & Specifications
Other Major Courses
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading
CIS 113 Computer Basics
DFT 151 CAD I
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
WLD 116 SMAW(Stick) Plate/Pipe
WLD 122 GMAW(Mig) Plate/Pipe
WLD 132 GTAW(Tig) Plate/Pipe
WLD 143 Welding Metallurgy
WLD 151 Fabrication I
WLD 251 Fabrication II
WLD 261 Certification Practices
WLD 262 Inspection & Testing
Other Required Courses
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
Total Semester Hour Credits for AAS Degree 68
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