WELDING TECHNOLOGY—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Welding Technology program provides students with entry- and advanced-level employment skills in welding and metalworking techniques that are relevant to the needs of local employers and
industries.
The program provides training in a variety of welding methods including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW. Advanced level courses in plate and pipe welding prepare students for AWS welding
certification testing. The program offers courses in Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding Fabrication that focus on print reading and metalworking skills. In addition courses are offered in
Architectural/Ornamental Ironwork fabrication and Toolmaking and Hardfacing techniques that are used in the construction and agriculture industries.
As a result of ongoing changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in
degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Center for Advanced Technology, (831) 755-6960, Alisal Campus, AC-A102
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Welding Technology Program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate the use of welding and metal cutting processes safely and correctly.
perform welding procedures in two or more methods on steel test plates in two or more welding positions.
interpret and analyze fabrication prints, develop parts and cutting lists, and select and calibrate welding and cutting methods to fabricate assigned projects.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses
listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
COM-5‡
DRA-64
AIT-169
WLD-52
WLD-53
WLD-54
WLD-57
WLD-58
WLD-145
WLD-150
WLD-151
WLD-155
WLD-156
Course Title
Introduction to Organizational Communication
Industrial Print Reading
Hazardous Materials and Industrial Safety
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Welding Fabrication
Advanced Arc Welding
Pipe Welding
Hardfacing and Surfacing
Special Projects
Basic Welding
Gas and TIG Welding
Ornamental Ironwork
Toolmaking
SUBTOTAL UNITS (26.0)
Units
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Course No.
Course Title
Units
DRA-50
DRA-52
EGN-4
WLD-99
WLD-145
Introduction to Drafting and Design
Introduction to AutoCAD
Material Science and Engineering
Cooperative Work Experience
Special Projects
Course No.
Course Title
Units
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
Introduction to Organizational Communication
General Education
Welding Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
3.0
5.0
(3.0)
21.0
36.0
3.0
60.0
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 10.0 units from the
following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
3.0
2.0
4.0
1.0-4.0
1.0-2.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (10.0)
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
COM-5‡
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better also satisfies this requirement.
‡ These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.