Welding Technology, AAS

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98-105 Credits

Upon completion of the two-year program, the student will qualify for an Associate in Applied Science degree. This training will permit the student to seek employment in the welding field as an engineering aide, sales engineer, and structural steel detailer or trade welder. The student will be prepared to advance rapidly to inspection, shop planning, supervision or one of many related fields. With the proper selection of courses, the student can continue his/her education to become a welding engineer. Consultation with the Welding department is required for admission to the program.

Students may enter the Welding Technology program during any quarter, as space is available.

Contacts: Scott Schreiber, ext. 4421 - sschreiber@greenriver.edu

Requirements

First Year

ACOMP 101 - Computations for the Trades Credits: 5 #
or
Eligible for MATH 070 - Pre-Algebra Credits: 5 #
or
Completion of MATH 062 - Review of Arithmetic Credits: 5 #
CMST 100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 5 #
ENGL 109 - Writing for Trades and Career/Technical Degrees Credits: 5 #
WELD 141 - Basic Arc Weld and Flame Cutting Credits: 1-13
WELD 142 - Intermediate Welding Credits: 1-13
WELD 143 - Advanced Arc Welding Credits: 1-13

Second Year

Human Relations - Any course that satisfies the Human Relations-Related Instruction Requirements Credits: 5 #
I E 189 - Basic Metallurgy Credits: 4
or
MFG 162 - Applied Materials for Manufacturing Credits: 2
WELD 107 - Basic Blueprint Reading Credits: 3
WELD 194 - Special Welding Project 1 Credits: 1-13
WELD 195 - Special Welding Project 2 Credits: 1-13
WELD 196 - Special Welding Project 3 Credits: 1-13

Notes

# Satisfies related instruction requirements. For scheduling or transferability reasons, other courses from the current list of Related Instruction Requirements may be substituted.

Student must possess a valid first aid card or similar Washington State L&I Training Card upon exiting the program.