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Welding and Fabrication Technology A.A.S. (Plan 24WP)

Program Overview

Award Type

Associate in Applied Science A.A.S.

Catalog Description

The Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science degree program combines training with classes in the background knowledge needed by workers in welding occupations. Students practice and develop welding skills in the laboratory and may take an examination for certification. The program is for those who want to acquire the technical knowledge and skills required for workers in welding, fabrication, and related occupations. As a graduate of the Welding program, students may qualify for positions in business and industry such as machinery fabrication, structural fabrication, welding fitting and layout, automatic and semiautomatic welding, automatic flame cutter operation, millwright welding, plant maintenance, and quality control and development. The program offers students a background in manufacturing materials, processes, and systems, including shear and press brake operation, blueprint reading, and shop drawing and layout. The curriculum includes written and oral communications and general education classes and emphasizes related scientific, mathematical, and general mechanical principles.

Recommended Course Sequence

Recommended Plan of Study

Course	Title	Hours
First Semester		14 Credits
CLC120 ^	College Success Seminar	2
WFT170	General Welding I	3
WFT270	General Welding II	3
WFT113	Welding Blueprint Reading	3
MTH114	Applied Mathematics I or Higher Level Math Course	3
Second Semester		14 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT175	Gas Metal Arc Welding I	3
PMT140	Metallurgy for Metalworking	2
WFT275	Gas Metal Arc Welding II	3
ENG120	Technical Composition I or
ENG121	English Composition I	3
ART121	Introduction to Art or other Humanities and Fine Arts elective	3
Summer Semester		6 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
CMM111	Communication Skills or
CMM121	Fundamentals of Speech	3
WFT171	Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting	3
Third Semester		15 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT172	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	3
WFT272	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	3
WFT180	Robotics Welding I	3
WFT178	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I	3
WFT278	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II	3
Fourth Semester		12 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT176	Welding Certification and Testing	3
WFT117	Applied Welding Fabrication I	3
WFT217	Applied Welding Fabrication II	3
ECO110	Economics for Business and Industry or other Social and Behavioral Science elective	3
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree		61

^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.