Welding - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Welding is a culmination of the career pathway and one-year certificates of completion. Emphasis is on structural welds that include multiple positions and fabrication. Students will weld overhead, vertical, and cylindrical pipe. All welding methods are used. Students also use destructive testing methods of welds.

Along with welding, the degree allows electives that can be taken in the machine shop. Students can take manual or computer numerical control (CNC) classes in machining.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Model industry safety standards in a welding/fabrication environment.
  2. Summarize test standards and information in order to pass the American Welding Society Expert Welder practical knowledge qualification written test.
  3. Perform the specific skills needed to pass American Welding Society Expert Welder performance qualification tests.
  4. Apply inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria at the American Welding Society Expert Welder level.
  5. Model effective and appropriate communication with welding professionals and clients.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra or minimum placement Math Level 10
  • College-level computer skills

Additional Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Material Costs

Required:

  • Personal protective equipment and tools: approximately $250

Recommended:

  • A desktop or laptop computer capable of running the latest version of Windows and Microsoft Office: approximately $600

Enrollment Fees

  • Fees on specific MFG courses: approximately $1,100 total

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 104Blueprint Reading for Welders4
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 110Manufacturing Processes I4
MFG 119Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques4
or MFG 119M Mechanical Drawing Techniques
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 280Co-op Work Experience Manufacturing1-4
MFG 281GTAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
MFG 288Industrial Fabrication4
MFG 289Material Handling-Fork Lift Safety1
Welding Program Electives 120
MFG 102
Blueprint Reading Sheet Metal
MFG 112
Manufacturing Processes II
MFG 114
Manufacturing Processes III
MFG 133
Quality Assurance
MFG 201
Bench Work
MFG 202
Metals Preparation
MFG 203
Layout
MFG 210
Vertical Milling
MFG 214
Lathe Operator I
MFG 216
Lathe Operator II
MFG 250
Additive Manufacturing I
MFG 254
Manufacturing Jigs and Fixtures
MFG 256
CNC Mill Programming
MFG 257
CNC Mill I
MFG 258
CAM Mill I
MFG 259
CNC Lathe Programming
MFG 260
CNC Lathe I
MFG 261
CAM Lathe I
MFG 266
Manufacturing Cost Estimation
Other Required Courses
Choose one from the following:3-4
BA 178
Customer Service
BA 285
Business Human Relations
COMM 115
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COMM 218Z
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
MFG 283GTAW II3
MFG 284FCAW II3
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics (or choose from the foundational requirements math list)4
WR 121ZComposition I4
Total Credits90-94
1

Recommended electives: MFG 201, MFG 202, MFG 203, and MFG 254. 

Advising Notes

Manufacturing Technology courses are structured to enable students to meet benchmarks through the completion of labs and hands-on projects.

Upon starting their program, students review their desired certificate or degree outcome with their advisor. Students should continue to meet with their advisors on a continuous basis to ensure they remain on track for degree completion.

This certificate is designed for students to directly enter the manufacturing workforce. Transferability of course credits to other public, or private, institutions' degree programs is dependent on those institutions' policies.

Performance Standards

  • Academic Requirements:
    • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher. 

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
First TermCredits
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
MFG 104Blueprint Reading for Welders4
MFG 110Manufacturing Processes I4
MFG 119
or MFG 119M
Manufacturing Design and Drafting Techniques
or Mechanical Drawing Techniques
4
 Credits17
Second Term
MFG 105Welding Technology II4
MFG 107Welding Technology III4
MFG 264Automated Cutting3
MFG 267Oxygen-Fuel and Plasma Cutting3
 Credits14
Third Term
MFG 271SMAW4
MFG 272GMAW4
MFG 281GTAW4
MFG 282FCAW4
Welding program elective2
 Credits18
Second Year
First Term
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics (or choose from the foundational requirements math list)4
Welding program elective (recommend MFG 201)2
Welding program elective (recommend MFG 202)2
Welding program elective (recommend MFG 254)2
Welding program elective3
 Credits13
Second Term
Welding program elective (recommend MFG 203)2
Welding program elective 3
Welding program elective 4
WR 121ZComposition I4
 Credits13
Third Term
Choose one course from the following:3-4
BA 178
Customer Service
BA 285
Business Human Relations
COMM 115
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COMM 218Z
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219
Small Group Communication
MFG 280Co-op Work Experience Manufacturing1-4
MFG 283GTAW II3
MFG 284FCAW II3
MFG 288Industrial Fabrication4
MFG 289Material Handling-Fork Lift Safety1
 Credits15-19
 Total Credits90-94

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