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Welding TechnologyAngie Evans2025-06-12T09:32:52-05:00

Welding

Welding Technology Program Features

The Welding Technology program allows students to gain knowledge and skills in cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and provides some exposure to oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. Program includes classroom and lab instruction in safety; blueprint reading and sketching; tools and materials used in the various forms of welding; machine adjustments and rod selection; skill requirements for various welding positions; weld testing and qualifications; and fabrication and layout of various welding projects.

The WSU Tech Welding Technology program is aligned with the National Center for Education Statistics CIP code 48.0508: Welding Technology/Welder prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

Degree and Certificate Options

Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technology	61 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 1	17 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 1 (GMAW)	17 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 1 (SMAW)	17 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 2	39 Credit Hours

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The program is also an AWS SENSE program:

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