General Technology (Welding)
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Degree Type
Associate of Applied Science
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College
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Contact
Advising Coordinator: Nigel Otero
Phone: 479-788-7784
Bring together classroom instruction and hands-on practice with an associate degree in welding.
The Associate of Applied Science in general technology - welding is designed for students to develop skills that meet certain certification test standards
for both structural and high-pressure vessel welding. Students will learn basic and advanced skills in Arc, MIG, and TIG welding along with
theories and practical application of fabrication and layout.
This degree brings with it valuable skills that are applicable in a variety of careers including:
- Welding Fabricator
- Welding Supervisor
- Gas-tungsten Welder
- Gas-metal Welder
- Flux-cored Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Arc Welder
- Welder Fitter
- Maintenance Welder
- Production Line Welder
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median wage for welders in 2022 was $47,540.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the associate degree program, you will:
- be prepared for the safety standards required in the industry.
- graduate the program with certificates of proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding.
- be certified in structural welding or pipe welding per AWS prequalified procedure.
- have knowledge of trouble shooting, maintenance, and setup of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding equipment.
Technical Certificate
Welding
This 32-hour program provides you with fundamental coursework in welding and print
reading, Arc, TIG, and MIG welding, and layout and fabrication. All hours earned with
this credential transfer into the A.A.S. program.
Certificates of Proficiency
Arc Welding
This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental
coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced ARC welding. The courses
may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree.
MIG Welding
This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental
coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced MIG welding. The courses
may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree.
TIG Welding
This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental
coursework in welding and print reading and basic and advanced TIG welding. The courses
may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree.
Welding Layout and Fabrication
This 12-hour program provides skill-specific entry level training with fundamental coursework in welding
and print reading, sheet metal layout and fabrication, and structural and pipe layout
and fabrication. The courses may also be applied towards the A.A.S. degree.
Industry Certification Preparation
Welding students will be prepared for the Structural MIG, Structural Arc, and/or Pipe
certification exams, depending on their program of study. All of these industry certifications
are administered by the American Welding Society.
The welding technology program has received accreditation from the Association of Technology Management & Applied Engineering.