Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - WLD)

The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in almost any facet of the diverse field of welding technology. It addresses the needs of beginners as well as those of experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills and certifications.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate appropriate safe work habits when operating oxyfuel and electric arc welding equipment.
• Use proper terminology associated with welding to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
• Successfully perform welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals in various situations with an emphasis on the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW),
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret prints and welding symbols in order to fabricate components.

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