Safe conduct in a shop where metal fabrication and testing is performed.

To develop an understanding of extractive and physical metallurgy and its relationship to welding and metals.

To develop a knowledge of metal fabrication, casting processes and how heat treating affects metals and welds.

To utilize destructive and non-destructive methods to test metals and welds.

Understand and use methods that prevent and correct distortions caused by fabrication and the welding of metals.

This course may be chosen to fulfill a degree requirement for the Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.


This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the welding industry
2. Are able to do the following:
a. skills essential to performing task within the welding industry.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the welding industry.
d. utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the welding industry.