2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
    Apr 19, 2026  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Welding Technology, A.A.S.


Minimum required credits for AAS: 62

Program Description:

The need for energy has created a global explosion in manufacturing, energy, and exploration. Skilled welders are needed more than ever to supply the needs of these different areas.

Students have the option of either a 1-year certificate or a 2-year degree.

Criteria for Admission:

Program applications will be provided by WSC Admissions to students applying to the Welding program. Program instructors will review the qualifications of each applicant. Each applicant will be notified about his or her acceptance into the program. A total of 15 students will be admitted with alternates selected. Accepted students enroll in program courses for the following fall. Students not selected are given priority to enroll in program courses the next academic year, and are encouraged to take General Education courses in the meantime. These criteria for admission apply to the Welding AAS, PC, & COC’s.

Program Outcomes:

The student will be able to:

  1. Measure and cut material accurately.
  2. Read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
  3. Weld fillet and groove welds in all positions with the process of his/her choice.
  4. Fabricate parts.
  5. Repair weldments.

Program Requirements:*


*In addition to the program specific requirements, please see the general graduation requirements for CTE programs.

Program Certificate (PC)


Minimum required credits for PC: 30

Program Description:

Students enrolled in this certificate program will be trained in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, Oxyfuel cutting and welding, and blueprint reading.

Program Requirements:*


*In addition to the program specific requirements, please see the general graduation requirements for CTE programs.