Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Welding Technology A.A.S.

Credential: 
Associate in Applied Science
Program Code: 
A50420

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and nonconsumable electrode welding and cutting processes.

Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and nondestructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment. 

Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: ACA, WLD      

General Education Requirements

  • ENG 110 may be substituted with ENG 111 Expository Writing
  • Select 3 credit hours from Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
  • Select 3 credit hours from Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives

Elective Courses

*Select a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following Communications Electives
Subject Course Number Title Credit Hours
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communications 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3

Total Credit Hours Required

69

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