Aerospace Welding Technology - Certificate (Major Code - AEWT)

The Aerospace Welding Technology Certificate prepares students for entry-level welding jobs in industries such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. It provides the knowledge and skills required for certification under American Welding Society (AWS) or Military Standard (MIL-STD) welding codes. 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the ability to perform entry-level welding skills required in industries, such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
  • Demonstrate safe work habits when operating welding equipment.
  • Complete basic welding operations using appropriate gas tungsten arc welding processes on various metals and in various situations.
  • Establish foundational industry relevant soft skills.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 19 CREDITS

WLD 101Welding Survey

4

WLD 105Oxyacetylene Welding*

3

WLD 201Welding Code Interpretation of D17.1

1

WLD 203Print Interpretation

4

WLD 209Gas Tungsten Arc Welding*

3

WLD 219Advanced GTAW - Hard Metals*

2

WLD 220Advanced GTAW - Exotic Metals*

2

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 19 CREDITS