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Fabrication/Welding Technology, AAS

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment in entry-level and higher positions in metal fabrication industries. Graduates will begin work in light or heavy metal fabrication as welders and/or fabricators. Training and experience can lead to careers in technical sales, supervision, estimating, quality control, inspection, specialty welding, and teaching, as well as self-employment. The Fabrication/Welding Certificate Program (the first year of the two-year degree) prepares graduates for employment as Welders/Fabricators. The Welding Processes Certificate Program prepares graduates for employment as Welder-Trainees or Welders.

90 credits

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Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 19,596

  • Resident Tuition: $13,050
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,260
  • General Student Fees: $ 900
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 0
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 3,586 (course fees)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $800 (tools)

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Apply knowledge of forming, fitting, and welding processes

PLO 2 - Demonstrate entry-level fabrication techniques and multiple welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC, OAC structural and pipefitting, metallurgy, and quality control procedures

PLO 3 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning

PLO 4 - Use blueprint-reading skills, cost estimating, applied science of materials, and mathematics necessary to the profession

PLO 5 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards

PLO 6 - Use mathematical formulas to calculate area, volume, and weight of metal objects

Program Requirements

All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.

General Education

WR 115Introduction to College Composition

4
MTH 085Applied Geometry for Technicians

4
Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

WR: See Footnote 1.

MTH: See Footnote 2.

List of accepted Human Relations Courses

Program Core Courses

Must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better, P/NP is not accepted.

WLD 112Fabrication/Welding 1

12
WLD 113Fabrication/Welding 2

12
WLD 114Fabrication/Welding 3

12
WLD 215Fabrication/Welding 4

12
WLD 216Fabrication/Welding 5

12
WLD 217Fabrication/Welding 6

12

Welding Lab / Shop Safety / Co-op - Complete one of the following:

WLD 142Pipe Welding Lab: Carbon Steel

3
MFG 101Safety and Basic Shop Practice

3
WLD 280Co-op Ed: Welding

3-12

WLD 280: must complete a minimum of 3 credits

WLD: See Footnote 3.

Electives

Complete 5 credits from the Advanced Technology Directed Elective List

Note: Additional WLD courses completed under electives must still be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. WLD 139 is only offered P/NP, and must be completed with a Pass grade. All other Electives may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Footnotes

1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted

2 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted
It is recommended students complete the math requirement prior to taking WLD courses

3 – Cooperative Education (Co-op): offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. In certain circumstances, co-op experience may be substituted for major course work. For more information, see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator

Notes

  • To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
  • This is the parent program for the Fabrication/Welding Technology, 1-yr Certificate.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
  • This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact an Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.

Sample Term Planner

Fabrication/Welding Sample Term Planner

*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.