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Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program designed to train the student in the fundamentals of industrial welding processes with emphasis on layout and design.  Specific areas of training include:  welding processes, welding procedures, blueprint reading, welding metallurgy, plate welding, pipe welding, pipefitting, plate and pipe layout and fabrication, welding inspection and weld testing methods.

Students successfully completing the following curriculum will meet all requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.  The program is designed to articulate Tech Prep transfer courses.  An optional plan for the Certificate of Proficiency is also offered.

Associate of Applied Science Welding Technology
 

First Semester*

 Third Semester

MATH 1314 College Algebra

  or MATH 1332 College Mathematics

WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc

                Welding                  

WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc

                Welding

WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc

                Welding

SPCH 1321 Business and Prof. Speech

WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding

WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten

                Arc (TIG) Welding
Total Semester Hours = 15 Total Semester Hours = 15

 

Second Semester

Fourth Semester

ENGL  1301 Composition I

WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout & Fabrication

WLDG 1412 Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding

WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten

                Arc (TIG) Welding.

Humanities/Fine Arts

Social/Behavioral Science

WLDG 1453 Intermediate Layout & Fabrication

WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout & Fabrication

WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding
Total Semester Hours = 15

Total Semester Hours = 18
 
Total Semester Hours = 63

 

*Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take ORNT 0110 during the first semester pf enrollment.

 

For more information about the Welding Technology Program contact:

Pete Stracener
Program Coordinator & Professor of Welding Technology
South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, Texas 79336-6595
(806) 894-9611 ext. 2284
pstracener@southplainscollege.edu