Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology

Program Type: Associate of Applied Science

Description: This program and the accompanying certificates are designed to open job opportunities for graduates. The AAS is designed for the advanced welder and requires completion of the Basic and Intermediate certificates. It introduces students to advanced welding using SMAW and GTAW on "V" Groove pipe in advanced positions and standard joint designs.

Recommended Course Sequence

		Total Hours	14
First Year *First Semester*
Course			Credit Hours
Term 1
WLDG	1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
WLDG	1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
STSU	0300	Student Success	0
Term 2
WLDG	1313	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders	3
SOCI	1301	Introduction to Sociology	3
First Year *Second Semester*
Term 1
WLDG	2443	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
WLDG	2413	Intermediate Weld Using Multiple Processes	4
Term 2
WLDG	1337	Introduction to Welding Metallurgy	3
XXXX	X3XX	Creative Arts Core Choose from ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, or MUSI 1310	3
		Total Hours	14
Second Year *First Semester*

Term 1
WLDG	1435	Introduction to Pipe Welding	4
WLDG	2406	Intermediate Pipe Welding	4
Term2
XXXX	X4XX	Technical Elective Choose any additional WLDG, MCHN, ELPT, or DEMR course	4
PHYS	1305	Elementary Physics	3
		Total Hours	18
Second Year *Second Semester*
Term 1
WLDG	2453	Advanced Pipe Welding	4
WLDG	2451	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)	4
Term 2
WLDG	2355	Advanced Welding Metallurgy	3
SPCH	1318	Interpersonal Communication	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
		Total Hours	14
		Total Hours for Degree	60

Capstone Course: WLDG 2451- Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Note: Students are limited to two 4 semester credit hour courses per semester without Lead Instructor approval.

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology degree, students will be able to:

PLO 1: Know how to identify welding electrodes for all processes.

PLO 2: Apply appropriate skills to visually identify discontinuities in weld samples.

PLO 3: Know how to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16th of an inch.

PLO 4: Apply skills to weld 1G bevel plate and pass visual and destructive testing.

PLO 5: Apply critical thinking skills to fabricate and weld a project using a Print and GTAW.

Courses Measuring the Achievement of Program Learning Outcomes
Courses	PLO 1	PLO 2	PLO 3	PLO 4	PLO 5
WLDG 2413	X	X	X
WLDG 2406				X
WLDG 2451					X

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