Associate in Applied Science in Welding

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Applied Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Welding prepares students to work in industry using Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting (OFW) (OFC) and Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) processes. This degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to work with modern industrial welding equipment using advanced welding techniques including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). This degree also provides students with the opportunity to complete at least three of the following certificates: Welding: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW), Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Ferrous, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Non-Ferrous, Welding: Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) Plate, and Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe.

Details

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Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Welding (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3244
Total Credits Required
61-69
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments.
  2. Demonstrate proficient use of machines, tools and equipment in the welding environment.
  3. Prepare various types of weld joints per industry standards, using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures.
  4. Perform various types of welds on industry standard joint types in all positions, using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures.
  5. Evaluate quality control standards and practices applied in welding inspection in the welding industry.
  6. Analyze technical documentation to make informed decisions in welding processes.
  7. Apply mathematical and logical reasoning to the welding and fabrication processes.
  8. Analyze the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials to perform welding and fabrication procedures.
  9. Demonstrate quality workmanship in a timely manner.
  10. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices.
  11. Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing with diverse audiences in various workplace environments.
  12. Evaluate challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding.
  13. Identify opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities within the field of welding.
  14. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

成功完成这个学位可能导致employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

$43,696

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD101 Welding I Gateway courseOR Permission of Program Director 0–3
WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW Critical course 5
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I OR Satisfactory score on math placement test.GTC107is only needed if intending to takeGTC108满足计算要求。 0–3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD106ABor
WLD106ACor
WLD206AA		 SMAW 6010 PlateorSMAW 7018 PlateorIntroduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 5
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3
GTC108or
MAT14+		 Technical Mathematics IIorCollege Mathematics Critical courseOR Any higher level mathematics course orMA 3–6
ENG102or
ENG108or
ENG111		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESLorTechnical and Professional Writing FYCorL 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3
RE Restricted Electives 5
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative RecommendCHM130ANDCHM130LLORCHM130AA SGorSQ 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives 5
RE Restricted Electives 5–6
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
HU 人文、艺术& Design HU 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD101 Welding I Gateway courseOR Permission of Program Director 0–3
WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW Critical course 5
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I OR Satisfactory score on math placement test.GTC107is only needed if intending to takeGTC108满足计算要求。 0–3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
WLD106ABor
WLD106ACor
WLD206AA		 SMAW 6010 PlateorSMAW 7018 PlateorIntroduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 5

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GTC108or
MAT14+		 Technical Mathematics IIorCollege Mathematics Critical courseOR Any higher level mathematics course orMA 3–6
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102or
ENG108or
ENG111		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESLorTechnical and Professional Writing FYCorL 3
RE Restricted Electives 5

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3
RE Restricted Electives 5

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives 5–6
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WLD103or
WLD150or
WLD215or
WLD225		 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingorWelding Blueprint ReadingorWelding FabricationorWelding Inspection and Quality Control 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative RecommendCHM130ANDCHM130LLORCHM130AA SGorSQ 4
HU 人文、艺术& Design HU 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3

Restricted Electives

Select 15 to 16 credits in consultation with a Program and/or Academic Advisor to further develop skills in the specialization areas shown below.WLD106AB,WLD106AC,WLD206AA如果不使用可能被选为限制选修课d to satisfy Required Courses.

Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
WLD206AAIntroduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 5
WLD206ABAdvanced GMAW and FCAW 5
WLD206ACAdvanced GTAW Non-Ferrous 5
WLD206ADAdvanced GTAW Ferrous 5
WLD208ABGMAW Code Welding 5
WLD208ACFCAW Code Welding 5

WLD296WACooperative Education (1) OR
WLD296WBCooperative Education (2) OR
WLD296WCCooperative Education (3) OR
WLD296WDCooperative Education (4) (1-4)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Plate
WLD106ACSMAW 7018 Plate 5
WLD208AASMAW Code Welding 5

WLD296WACooperative Education (1) OR
WLD296WBCooperative Education (2) OR
WLD296WCCooperative Education (3) OR
WLD296WDCooperative Education (4) (1-4)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe
WLD106ABSMAW 6010 Plate 5
WLD106ADSMAW Introduction to Pipe 5
WLD208AASMAW Code Welding 5
WLD208ADSMAW Code Welding Pipe 5

WLD296WACooperative Education (1) OR
WLD296WBCooperative Education (2) OR
WLD296WCCooperative Education (3) OR
WLD296WDCooperative Education (4) (1-4)


Computer Aided Design
MPT150Introduction to SolidWorks 3
DFT105AAComputer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 3

WLD296WACooperative Education (1) OR
WLD296WBCooperative Education (2) OR
WLD296WCCooperative Education (3) OR
WLD296WDCooperative Education (4) (1-4)

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=171674).