Associate of Applied Science

Welding Technology

Program

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Overview

The Welding Technology program provides students with the opportunity to learn a variety of technical skills and expand their knowledge of industry norms. Training is informed by theory and built on an academic foundation that includes mathematics and communication.

Program Goal

This program prepares students with marketable skills in a variety of welding processes for entry into the workforce.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

Possess basic competency in the four major welding processes.
Demonstrate basic concepts and practices of technical drawing and blueprint reading in accordance with industry standards.
Articulate safety guidelines and use of machine tools.
Produce drawings using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Refine skills to meet code requirements for heavy plate and pipe welding.
Demonstrate knowledge of materials structures, heat treatment processes, the composition of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, and the effects of heat-treatments on metals.
Articulate industrial quality control procedures.
Demonstrate fabrication techniques, cost estimation, principles of applied statics and strength of materials.