The Welding Technician Associate in Science prepares the graduate for employment as a welder or a welder helper in the metal trades. The major types of welding covered are shielded arc, acetylene gas welding, metal inert gas, tungsten inert gas, and automatic and semiautomatic welding machines.

The Associate in Science may be obtained by completing the 15-unit Certificate Courses, the 9-unit Associate Courses, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses for this major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Completion of this program prepares the student to take the welders’ certification AWS D1.1 exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Recognize and interpret technical drawings in the planning and fabrication of projects.

🗸 Demonstrate appropriate workplace safety policies and procedures during welding and fabrication operations.

🗸 Demonstrate competency in major welding processes used in industry.

🗸 Apply welding processes and the use of hand tools and shop equipment to fabricate projects.

🗸 Apply mathematical concepts to solve problems related to an industrial/technical environment.