Welding, AAS

The welding degree program is designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful welder. Students have the opportunity to study the four main welding processes: SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux core), and GTAW (TIG). Students can qualify their welds in each process in a variety of positions on steel plate and/or pipe. Students have proven Math skills and have had other classes to make them more rounded individuals. They should have the ability to move into an entry level welding position in a pipe or steel fabrication shop, machine shop or other construction related business. Trade unions such as pipefitters, boilermakers, ironworkers, carpenters, operating engineers, etc. would prefer to have a person with such proven skills.

Upon successful completion of the welding degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate cutting skills required in the operations of various welding processes.
• Apply industrial field safety techniques in the operation of various welding and cutting processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints for welding professionals.
• Prepare groove welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on both plate and pipe steel.
• Non-technical courses in the program will focus on improving student’s business, communications, math and social skills.