NORTHWEST-SHOALS COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
Students desiring to receive the AOT award must complete all major certificate courses, one
minor certificate course of study, and the required credit hours of general education courses in
Areas I (3 hours), II (3 hours), III (9 hours) and IV (3 hours). Entering students are required to
complete ORI101. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.
Major Requirements
Semester Hours
WDT108 SMAW Fillet/OFC ...................................................... 3
WDT109 SMAW Fillet/CAC....................................................... 3
WDT110 Industrial Blueprint Reading ...................................... 3
WDT115 GTAW Carbon Pipe Theory ........................................ 3
WDT119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory ............... 3
WDT120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Theory .................. 3
WDT122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab ................................................. 3
WDT123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab ......................................... 3
WDT124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab ................... 3
WDT125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab ...................... 3
WDT155 GTAW Carbon Pipe Lab ............................................. 3
WDT182 Special Topics ......................................................... 3
WDT184 Special Topics ......................................................... 3
WDT217 SMAW Carbon Pipe Theory ........................................ 3
WDT218 Certification Theory .................................................. 3
WDT228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Theory .............................. 3
WDT257 SMAW Carbon Pipe Lab ............................................. 3
WDT268 Gas Tungsten Arc Lab ............................................... 3
Total Major Requirements
48-52
Careers in Trades
& Apprenticeships
WELDING
TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Occupational
Technology Degree
Career Certificate
Short-Term Certificate
Minor Requirements
Semester Hours
Machine Shop Technology
MSP101 Basic Machining Technology ........................................5
MSP102 Intermediate Machining Technology ............................5
MSP121 Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists .........................2
Total Minor Requirements
12
Minor Requirements
Semester Hours
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology
ACR111 Refrigeration Principles ..............................................3
ACR115 Heating Systems ......................................................3
ACR132 Residential Air Conditioning ........................................3
ACR133 Domestic Refrigeration ..............................................3
Total Minor Requirements
12
Minor Requirements
Semester Hours
Automotive Service Technology
AUM133 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning ...................................3
AUM101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology .....................3
AUM121 Braking Systems ......................................................3
AUM110 Electrical and Electronic Systems I .............................3
Total Minor Requirements
12
Minor Requirements
Semester Hours
Carpentry Technology
CAR121 Introduction to Blueprint Reading ...............................3
CAR134 Stairs, Moldings, and Trim .........................................3
CAR226 Metal Framing ..........................................................3
CAR217 Estimating ...............................................................3
Total Minor Requirements
12
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WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Opportunities for welders exist in the
business services industry, manufacturing,
repair and production work, construction, machinery maintenance, wholesale trade and automotive industry. Welding is used
in fabrication ships, construction, maintenance, ship building,
aircraft, automotive, electrical and machine ships. Welding is a
tool of all trades. The welding field is rapidly expanding, requiring a continually increasing volume of technical knowledge and
skills on the part of the operator.
WELDING CAREER CERTIFICATE
Learn Multiple Welding
Processes from Experienced
Instructors
The program exposes students to multiple welding
processes including: shielded metal-arc welding,
gas tungsten-arc welding, gas metal-arc welding,
oxy fuel cutting and brazing. Day and evening
classes are available on both Northwest-Shoals
campuses. Graduates of the AOT program and the
career certificate program are eligible to take the
AWS Weld Certification examination. Employment
prospects for those entering the field continue to be
strong. The U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, lists more than 125 occupations
related to the welding and joining processes.
This Certificate is designed to develop the skills necessary to enter and
maintain a job in the welding field. Students should develop the skills
necessary to pass a certification test that meets the requirements of the
American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 code.
COM100 Introductory Technical English I ................................. 3
MAH101 Introductory Mathematics I ....................................... 3
WDT108 SMAW Fillet/OFC ...................................................... 3
WDT109 SMAW Fillet/CAC ...................................................... 3
WDT110 Industrial Blueprint Reading ...................................... 3
WDT115 GTAW Carbon Pipe Theory ........................................ 3
WDT119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory .............. 3
WDT120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Theory .................. 3
WDT122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab ................................................. 3
WDT123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab ......................................... 3
WDT124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab ................... 3
WDT125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab ...................... 3
WDT155 GTAW Carbon Pipe Lab ............................................. 3
WDT217 SMAW Carbon Pipe Theory ........................................ 3
WDT218 Certification Theory .................................................. 3
WDT228 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Theory .............................. 3
WDT257 SMAW Carbon Pipe Lab ............................................ 3
WDT268 Gas Tungsten Arc Lab .............................................. 3
Total Semester Credit Hours
54
BASIC WELDING TECHNOLOGY
SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATE
This Certificate is designed to prepare students for immediate employment. Students are provided with technical knowledge and job specific
skills that enable them to compete favorably in the welding field.
WDT108 SMAW Fillet/OFC ..................................................... 3
WDT109 SMAW Fillet/CAC ...................................................... 3
WDT110 Industrial Blueprint Reading ..................................... 3
WDT119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory .............. 3
WDT122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab ................................................ 3
WDT123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab ........................................ 3
WDT124 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab ................... 3
WDT218 Certification Theory ................................................. 3
Total Semester Credit Hours
24
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