Associate of Applied Science
Welding Technology
Degrees and Certificates
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Welding Technology, -
Welding Technology, Advanced Certificate -
Maintenance Welding, Certificate -
Pipe Welding, Certificate -
Shielded Metal-Arc All Positions, Certificate -
Tungsten Inert Gas and Metallic Inert Gas, Certificate
Courses
WELD 1114: Basic Welding
Credits 4The student will be able to perform basic welding skills using the oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc processes. The student also will be able to explain the principles of shielded metal arc welding and oxyacetylene, cutting, welding, and brazing. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.
WELD 1124: Advanced Arc Welding
Credits 4The student will be able to explain the principles of design of weldments, weldability of metals, welding defects, weld testing and inspection, and preheating and post-heating. The student also will weld various joint designs in the vertical and overhead projections using a variety of electrodes.
WELD 1263: Metallurgy & Heat Treatment
Credits 3The student will describe the physical properties of various metals and alloys, the classification of ferrous and non-ferrous steel, the effect of alloying elements, and the results of heat treatment.
WELD 2044: Pipe Welding
Credits 4The student will be able to explain the principles of ASME and API pipe welding and the ASME and API pipe welding codes. The student will develop skills enabling him or her to take the ASME and API pipe welding certification test.
WELD 2062: Fillet Weld Special Problems
Credits 2The student will practice and take two of the four AWS 1F, 2F, 3F, and/or 4F Qualification Tests. The student will be guided through this procedure by the AWS handout and the instructor.
WELD 2072: Groove Weld Special Problems
Credits 2This course prepares the student to take any/all of the American Welding Society Filler Welder Qualification Tests (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G).
WELD 2124: Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
Credits 4The student will be able to explain the principles of TIG welding, TIG power supplies and joint preparation. The student also will weld various joint designs in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the TIG processes.
WELD 2172: Pipe Weld Special Problems
Credits 2The student will practice and take the American Welding Society 5G and/or 6G Qualification Test. The student will be guided through this procedure by the AWS handout and the instructor.
WELD 2224: Metallic Inert Gas Welding
Credits 4Upon course completion, the student will be able to explain the principles of MIG welding, MIG power supplies, and MIG joint preparation. The student also will weld various joint designs in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the MIG process.