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Welding Technology, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_WELD

Control Number: 03982

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The Certificate of Achievement program in Welding Technology is for those who desire advanced knowledge of welding for employment as welding technicians.

Welding inspectors, welding engineers, welding supervisors, and advanced welders. Students also completing the required general education requirements and electives may earn the Associate in Science degree. In addition, many OCC welding courses are transferable and can be used by those students who are interested in the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University. Whatever the case, a person’s chances for the job of their choice are much higher when they have the technical background as evidenced by earning our Certificate of Achievement in welding.

Complete the Welding Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required for employment.
  2. Improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ENGL A100Freshman Composition3
WELD A100Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding3-4
or WELD A101 Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
WELD A120Mathematics & Fabrication Layout for Welders4
WELD A180Blueprint Reading2-3
or MACH A120 Measurement and Blueprint Reading
WELD A200Advanced Welding3-4
or WELD A201 Advanced Welding
WELD A210Welding Inspection and Testing4
WELD A220Welding Specifications and Codes2
WELD A230Welding Metallurgy3
Restricted Electives - Select one of the following:3
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 1
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 2
Pipe Welding Level 1
Pipe Welding Level 2
Pipe Welding Level 3
Pipe Welding Level 4
Total Units27-30
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 27-30
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Welding Technology Suggested Electives
WELD A115 Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 1
WELD A215 Advanced Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Level 1
WELD A255 Orbital Welding Level 1

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
WELD A100
Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
or Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
3-4
ENGL A100 Freshman Composition 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units12-13
Semester 2
WELD A200
Advanced Welding
or Advanced Welding
3-4
WELD A230 Welding Metallurgy 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-18
Summer
MACH A120
Measurement and Blueprint Reading
or Blueprint Reading
2-3
WELD A220 Welding Specifications and Codes 2
 Units4-5
Year 2
Semester 1
WELD A120 Mathematics & Fabrication Layout for Welders 4
AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units16-17
Semester 2
WELD A210 Welding Inspection and Testing 4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 9
 Units13
 Total Units60-66
1

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 

2

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units 

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS