The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare graduates for a career as a welder/fabricator in the construction and manufacturing industries. The program includes hands-on instruction and application of welding and fabrication safety, thermal cutting and welding processes including Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC) Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW ) processes on both plate and pipe. Students gain hands-on experience with sheet metal, structural, and piping fabrication. Students will also receive instruction on welding inspection methods and procedures.
Students have the opportunity to earn an OSHA 30-hour general industry certification, and welding qualifications on carbon and stainless-steel plate and pipe.
Students completing this degree must achieve a minimum grade of “C” for each required course in the technical core to meet graduation requirements.
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