Welding and Fabrication Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Welding and Fabrication Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Follow safe practices.
- Demonstrate work ethic.
- Use welding processes and equipment.
- Interpret blueprints.
- Apply appropriate metallurgical principles.
Pipefitter Welder:
- Calculate and lay out common pipe fabrication.
- Read, synthesize and apply basic industry codes.
- Demonstrate basic pipe welding skills.
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright):
- Solve and repair industrial equipment.
Fabricator/Welder:
- Select correct materials and procedures to build projects.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Welding and Fabrication Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Communication
| WLD 151 | Technical Writing For Welders | 3 |
| or | |
| IN4. 164 | Technical Writing for CTE | 3 |
Computation
| WLD 150 | Math & Measurement For Welders | 4 |
| or | |
| MTH 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.
Human Relations
| WLD 152 | Teamwork Skills For Welders | 3 |
| or | |
| Human Relations | 3 |
Program Courses
| MTOL 191 | Introduction to Manual Machining | 2 |
| NDT 100 | Intro to Nondestructive Test | 3 |
| WLD 110 | Basic Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 111 | Intermediate Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLD 112 | Advanced Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLD 120 | Fab & Repair Practices I | 4 |
| WLD 121 | Fab & Repair Practices II | 4 |
| WLD 122 | Fab & Repair Practices III | 4 |
| WLD 130 | Print Reading Applications | 4 |
| WLD 131 | Welding Symbols & Fab Drawings | 1 |
| WLD 132 | Layout Procedures for Sheet Metal and Pipe | 4 |
| WLD 133 | CADD to CNC Processing | 2 |
| WLD 182 | Career Planning & Interview Skills | 1 |
| WLD 220 | Fabrication Practices IV | 4 |
| WLD 221 | Fab & Repair Practices V | 4 |
| WLD 222 | Fabrication Practices VI | 4 |
| WLD 230 | Advanced Fab Techniques | 3 |
| WLD 231 | Welding & Fabrication Capstone | 4 |
| WLD 232 | Advanced Welding Techniques | 2 |
| WLD 240 | Machinery Operation Maintenance | 3 |
| WLD 241 | Basic Electricity & Fluid Power For Welders | 3 |
| WLD 250 | Practical Metallurgy | 3 |
| WLD 260 | Intro To Pipe Welding | 2 |
| Electives | 5 |
Recommended Electives
HE 261, WE1. 2802,
WLD 281, or any APR, AUT, EG4., MT3., MTOL, NDT, or WLD course are recommended as elective credits.
Total Credit Hours: 90