Welding Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Welding Technology program is a preparation program which offers students competencies to prepare for code exams. This allows students with varying degrees of competencies to enter the program and progress at their own pace. Students are encouraged to obtain as many lab hours as possible to ensure their skill development.

Salary: $32,770–$54,880 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Slightly slower than average growth

Good To Know: Certification required for many jobs

WNC Academic Division: Technology

Total Requirements: 63 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements		39 Units (Credits)
DFT 100	Basic Drafting Principles	3
WELD 211	Welding I	3
WELD 212	Welding I Practice	2
WELD 221	Welding II	3
WELD 222	Welding II Practice	2
WELD 231	Welding III	3
WELD 232	Welding III Practice	2
WELD 241	Welding IV	3
WELD 242	Welding IV Practice	2
WELD 250	Welding Certification Preparation	1-12
Choose 4-11 units from the following electives:
ET 131	DC for Electronics	4
MTT 105	Machine Shop I	3
or WELD 151	Metallurgy I
WELD 224	Welding Projects	1-6
WELD 290	Internship in Welding	1-4
WELD: Related Welding Courses		1-3
General Education Requirements		24 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirement Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108; must include a writing course		6
Human Relations Requirement Recommended: BUS 110		3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements		3
Mathematics Requirements		3
Science Requirements		6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements		3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page.

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Year

First Semester: 17 Credits

BUS 107: 3
Mathematics Course: 3
MTT 105: 3
Science Course: 3
WELD 211: 3
WELD 212: 2

Second Semester: 14 Credits

BUS 108: 3
Humanities/Social Science Course: 3
WELD 221: 3
WELD 222: 2
WELD 224: 3

2nd Year

Third Semester: 16 Credits

DFT 100: 3
Science Course: 3
WELD 231: 3
WELD 232: 2
WELD 250: 3
WELD 290: 2

Fourth Semester: 16 Credits

BUS 110: 3
U.S./Nevada Constitution: 3
WELD 241: 3
WELD 242: 2
WELD 250: 3
WELD 290: 2

Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the welding field.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology will be able to demonstrate:

knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the welding technology

Are able to do the following:

acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment for a career enhancement in the welding field
present themselves effectively to a potential employer
effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the welding field
utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the welding field