Welding Technology and Fabrication AAS

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Joel Sims
Faculty: Doug Zander, Monte Cobb

Program Website

AAS Program Application (Fall 2019 application available February 15)

Note: The Welding program is a limited enrollment program. Interested students must apply for entry into the program. An application packet is available here on the GFC MSU catalog website, the Welding program website or Admissions.

This program follows the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum.

Graduates are prepared to:

• Produce welds in all positions that meet industry standards using the following process(es) with 3"-6" schedule 80 pipe:
  • GTAW
  • SMAW
  • GMAW
  • FCAW
• Will be exposed to:
  • Pipe groove joints
  • Pipe layout tools
  • Metal Identification
  • Braze and weld cast iron
  • Hard surface

• Use Computer Aided Design software to:

  • Draw and edit a 2D object

  • Annotate a drawing

  • Plot and scale drawings

Graduates are prepared to:

• Produce welds in all positions that meet industry standards using the following process(es) with 3"-6" schedule 80 pipe:
  • GTAW
  • SMAW
  • GMAW
  • FCAW
• Will be exposed to:
  • Pipe groove joints
  • Pipe layout tools
  • Metal Identification
  • Braze and weld cast iron
  • Hard surface
• Use Computer Aided Design software to:
  • Draw and edit a 2D object
  • Annotate a drawing
  • Plot and scale drawings
• Learn to set up and weld aluminum plate using spool guns in all positions on plate of various thicknesses including groove, fillet and spot welds.
• Weld aluminum plate using the TIG process in all positions and various thicknesses including groove, fillet and spot welds.
• Learn the benefits of PULSE ARC technology and how it effects the weld, base metal, and the welder.
• Learn to weld aluminum using spool gun Pulse in all positions on plate of various thicknesses including groove, fillet and spot welds.
• Learn how to troubleshoot and fix problems with machines, spool guns, TIG torches and assemblies, base metal conditions and shielding gasses.
• Demonstrate the ability to take general arrangements blueprints and break them down into shop drawings.
• Properly dimension and detail shop drawings.
• Include weld symbols into shop drawings.
• Demonstrate machine set-up for the successful welding of aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel;
• Demonstrate machine tool set-up/operation...press brake, Shear, lathe, milling machine, various welding machines, for the successful forming, machining and welding of metals;
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, design and construct a project to industry standards.
• For graphic design and documentation, AutoCAD will be used;
• Demonstrate fillet and groove welding to American Welding Society standards.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

 Welding Technology & Fabrication Associate of Applied Science

Many students need preliminary math and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.

GFC MSU Additional Graduation Requirement