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)

Gainful Employment Programs Information -- Tier 3 Certificate of Technical Studies

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

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$6,835
Application Fee	$30
Program Fees	$2,400
Tools/Clothing	varies
Books/Supplies	$913
Total	$10,179+

*	Fall 2019 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums will be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.

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

Plan of Study Grid

Fall		Credits
First Semester - After Formal Acceptance for the CAS degree
(Students who complete the first semester of courses are eligible for the Welding & Fabrication Tier 1 Certificate of Technical Studies degree)
M 191B	Special Topics: Math for Weld **, +	3
WLDG 100	Intro to Welding Fundamentals +	3
WLDG 110	Welding Theory I +	2
WLDG 111	Welding Theory I Practical +	4
WLDG 117	Blueprint Rdng & Weldng Symbls +	2
WLDG 145	Fabrication Basics +	2
	Credits	16
Spring
(Students who complete the first and second semesters of courses are eligible for the Welding Technology & Fabrication Certificate of Applied Science degree.)
COMX 102	Interprsnl Skills in Workplace +	1
WLDG 120	Welding Theory II *,+	2
WLDG 121	Welding Theory II Practical *,+	4
WLDG 130	Intro to Structural Welding *,+	2
WLDG 185	Welding Qualification Tst Prep *,+	4
WLDG 205	Applied Metallurgy *,+	1
WLDG 209	Basic Pipe Welding *,+	2
WRIT 104	Workplace Communications +	2
	Credits	18
Second Year
Fall
First Semester - After Formal Acceptance into the AAS degree
Students who complete the third semester of courses are eligible for the Welding and Fabrication Tier 3 Certificate of Technical Studies
DDSN 114	Introduction to CAD *,+	3
WLDG 212	Pipe Welding and Layout (integrated lab) *,+	4
WLDG 260	Repair & Maintenance Welding *,+	3
WLDG 280	Weld Testing Certification *,+	3
Pick one of the following:
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business +	3
WLDG 298	Welding Internship *,+	3
	Credits	16
Spring
WLDG 217	Advanced Blueprint *,+	2
WLDG 237	Aluminum Welding Processes *,+	4
WLDG 245	Metal Fabrication Design and Construction *,+	5
WLDG 281	Weld Testing Certification Lab *,+	2
WRIT 121	Intro to Technical Writing **,+	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	66

*	Indicates prerequisites needed.
**	Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.
+	A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.