Welding Technology

Do you enjoy working with your hands or using high-tech industrial equipment? Do you picture yourself as a builder or a problem solver? The two-year program covers both theoretical and practical training in basic and advanced welding techniques, giving you all the skills you need to graduate and put your skills and passions to work in an in-demand career in today’s construction trades and fabrication shops.

Build a Solid Career

Welding is a very sophisticated and technical science that requires mental application as well as hands-on abilities.

Your time is split between classroom learning (math, English and communications skills) and time in the shop practicing shield metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe welding and fabrication.

Student practicing stick welding

Intensive Classes

While classes typically follow a schedule to help you complete the program in two years, you can choose to learn more about the follow specific processes by registering for additional lab time. Discuss options for additional studies in areas listed below with your instructor.

  • Shielded metal arc (SMAW)
  • Gas metal arc (GMAW)
  • Flux cored arc (FCAW)
  • Gas tungsten arc (GTAW)
  • Oxy Acetylene

 

Tools & Safety Equipment

Safety for you, other students and faculty is the first priority in the welding lab. You will complete safety training prior to working in the shop. In addition, you must have the proper attire or personal protective equipment. Clothing should be made of natural fibers, eye and ear protection are required, leather sleeves, chaps, etc. are worn to protect your skin, and a welding helmet is required.

This information and more will be reviewed in detail with you during your program orientation. The list below is included for planning purposes only. Tools for the program will cost approximately $350. Please check with your instructor prior to purchasing and tools or equipment.

Program Learning Outcomes Welding Technology

Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students will achieve before they graduate. The outcomes below were developed by the faculty in Welding Technology with input from accrediting bodies, advisory committees, employers, etc. This collaboration ensures that the outcomes are relevant for careers that this degree leads to.

Students who graduate with an AAS in Welding Technology will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to pass an all position v-groove welder qualification test in accordance to ASME section IX code standards.       
  2. Demonstrate the ability to pass an all position pipe welder qualification test in accordance to ASME section IX code standard.       
  3. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene cutting equipment and procedures.         
  4. Demonstrate proper set-up and use of welding and fabrication equipment.           
  5. Troubleshoot and solve basic welding, fabrication, and equipment problems.       
  6. Analyze, interpret, and apply information found on structural and piping prints.   
  7.  Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format.           
  8. Apply fabrication principles in both structural and piping fabrication.         
  9. Research and apply knowledge of welding information as needed in welding and fabrication applications.   
  10. Exhibit and maintain essential employability behaviors.       
  11. Apply math principles to solve fabrication problems.

Students who graduate with a One Year Certificate in Welding Technology will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene equipment and procedures.
  2. Apply math principals to solve fabrication problems .
  3. Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format.           
  4. Analyze, interpret and apply information found on structural welding blueprints. 
  5. Apply fabrication principles in structural fabrication.           
  6. Demonstrate the ability to produce structural welds in accordance with ASME section IX code standards.       
  7. Demonstrate proper set up and use of welding and fabrication equipment.

Students who graduate with a Certificate in Welding Technology will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene equipment and procedures.
  2. Apply math principles to solve fabrication problems
  3. Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format. 

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