Welding (AAS - Technology)

This program provides opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification exams and allows students to explore other industrial skills that are used in a variety of occupations and businesses.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary as a professional in a chosen field of study.

Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Technology are expected to:

  • Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. (WNC SLO 2)
  • Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
  • Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning.

Required Courses


Total Requirements 60 Units
Program Requirements 36 Units
DFT 110 Blueprint Reading for Industry 3
WELD 211 Welding I 3
WELD 212 Welding I Practice 2
WELD 221 Welding II 3
WELD 222 Welding II Practice 2
WELD 231 Welding III 3
WELD 232 Welding III Practice 2
WELD 241 Welding IV 3
WELD 242 Welding IV Practice 2
WELD 250 Welding Certification Preparation 1-12
Choose 1-12 units from the following program electives:
AIT 101 Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology 4
ET 131 Dc for Electronics 4
ELM 143 Wiring Techniques 2
MTT 105 Machine Shop I 3
WELD 151 Metallurgy I 3
WELD 224 Welding Projects 1-6
WELD 290 Internship in Welding 1-4
WELD Related Welding Courses 1-3
General Education Requirements 24 Units
English/Communications Requirement: Recommend: Bus 107
Must include a writing course
6
Human Relations: Recommend: BUS 110 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirements: Recommend: MATH 110 3
Science Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
General Elective 3
Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


WELDING - Associate of Applied Science
First Semester Units Third Semester Units
WELD 211 3 WELD 231 3
WELD 212 2 WELD 232 2
English (BUS 107 Recommended) 3 General Elective 3
Human Relations 3 Humanities/Social Science 3
Science 3 Program Elective 3-5
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
English/Communication 3 WELD 241 3
Mathematics 3 WELD 242 2
DFT 110 3 WELD 250 4
Program Elective 1-3 Program Elective 3-5
WELD 221 3 U.S./NV Constitution 3
WELD 222 2