Welding Technology, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Program Overview
This two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program in Welding Technology trains students in welding techniques, safety guidelines, and industry codes. Through classroom instruction and extensive lab practice, students develop skills in various welding processes, blueprint reading, and communication. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for careers in the metals industry, including welding, fabrication, and inspection.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This two year competency based program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Welding Technology and provides training for skills and related technical knowledge necessary for advancement in the metals industry. Instruction includes classroom study as well as extensive practice in the welding lab. Peninsula College welding students are trained to the American Welding Society (AWS) and Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) structural codes.
Objective:
When this program is completed, the student will be able to:
- Weld all types of joints
- Perform oxyacetylene cutting
- Perform shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding
- Apply workplace safety guidelines
- Use and apply welding terminology
- Read basic blueprints
- Apply basic computational skills to practical applications
- Communicate in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
- Demonstrate competencies to succeed in the selected career pathway workplace
Outline:
This AAS Degree includes a 7-quarter program, and the curriculum is as follows;
First Quarter (Fall)
- FA 100 or FA 105
- HUMDV 120
- WELD 110
Second Quarter (Winter)
- ENGL& 101
- WELD 120
Third Quarter (Spring)
- AMATH 121, AOS 106 or MATH& 107 or above
- WELD 130
Fourth Quarter (Summer)
- WELD 145
Fifth Quarter (Fall)
- WELD 210
Sixth Quarter (Winter)
- WELD 220
Seventh Quarter (Spring)
Careers:
- Engineering technicians
- Fabricators
- Fitters
- Inspectors
- Plant maintenance personnel
- Sales and service representatives
- Supervisors
- Welders
