Welding Technology, A.A.S.

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The Welding Technology Program is designed to give the student a solid background in the latest techniques, procedures, and welding processes. Students are encouraged to complete the two-year program, although Northwest College certificates are available options. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements.

Term 1

MATH 1510 - Technical Mathematics I (3) QR
WELD 1555 - Welding Technology Safety and Problem Solving (2) FYS/MR
WELD 1705 - Welding Processes (4) MR
WELD 1800 - Materials Evaluation (3) MR
WELD 1860 - Welding Fabrication (4) MR/CTY

Total Credits: 16

Term 2

WELD 1555 - Welding Technology Safety and Problem Solving (2) GE
WELD 1650 - Print Reading (3) MR
WELD 1765 - Advanced Welding Processes (4) MR
WELD 1870 - Advanced Metal Fabrication Techniques (4) MR
WELD 1920 - Basic Pipe Welding (4) MR
WELD 2670 - Welding Inspection Technology (3) MR

Total Credits: 20

Term 3

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3) CM
GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions (3) GOV
WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy (3) PNW
WELD 2700 - Welding Certification (Plate) (4) MR
WELD 2750 - Metals Production (4) MR

Total Credits: 17

Term 4

BADM 1020 - Business Communication (3) CM
ENTK 2500 - Computer Aided Drafting I (3) GE
WELD 2710 - Welding Certification (Pipe) (4) MR
WELD 2985 - Welding Seminar (4) MR

Total Credits: 14

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60

Course Type Key

FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

CM 0000 Communication

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World

HC 0000 Human Condition

CTY 0000 Creativity

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.