2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Welding Technology, A.A.S.


Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program description. Welding Technology is designed to train individuals to weld using Gas Metal Arc (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Welding (FCAW) on plate and pipe. The Welding program is aligned with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines. Graduates from this program will be prepared to test for national industry certifications in codes and standards such as AWS, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and American Petroleum Institute (API). Welding technicians also acquire a general education background, including mathematics and science, while studying welding processes.

Typical job opportunities: welding fabricators, pipe fitters, welding inspectors, welding educators in the areas of metal manufacturing and sheet metal work manufacturing.

Program goals. Upon completion of the Welding Technology program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1.  Demonstrate correct procedure in setting up equipment and skills used in welding.
  2. Use Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding machines in both pipe and plate welding.
  3. Explain the physical characteristics of different metals.
  4. Develop the cognitive and physical skills necessary to pass certification tests.
  5. Apply welding knowledge to effectively utilize problem-solving skills as it relates to the industry.

Program competencies.  Upon completion of the Welding Technology program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

A.  Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the concentration of study to specifically defined engineering technology activities.
B.  Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology by applying it to engineering technology problems using developed practical knowledge.
C.  Conduct and report the results of standard tests and measurements, and conduct, analyze, and interpret experiment or project results.
D.  Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
E.  Identify, analyze and solve specifically defined engineering technology-based problems.
F.  Employ written, oral and visual communication in a technical environment.

Contact(s): Engineering and Media Technologies Department, (865) 694-6483, or program coordinator, (865) 694-6501

Courses and Course Sequence


This sequence can be followed by students who begin college-level work in the fall semester. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the student’s responsibility to determine if prerequisites have been met. An academic advisor is provided for each student. Prior to registering each semester, the student is expected to consult with his/her assigned advisor.

Total Credit Hours Needed for Graduation: 60-61


1HUM/FA / SBS
See the General Education  section of this Catalog for electives.