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ARCHITECTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL METALS

Austin Community College District

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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With this Architectural and Ornamental Metals AAS degree, students will receive industry relevant training in fundamental welding and fabrication processes with a focus on the skills required of an architectural metal fabricator, contemporary blacksmith, and metal sculptor. A graduate with this degree can gain access to an established employment market and a practical means of livelihood working as a welder, fabricator, or architectural blacksmith.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

16 courses in this program

116 courses
WLDG 2478
4 credits
WLDG 2441
4 credits
WLDG 2440
4 credits
WLDG 1453
4 credits
WLDG 1434
4 credits
WLDG 1430
4 credits
WLDG 1428
4 credits
WLDG 1417
4 credits
WLDG 1405
4 credits
WLDG 1401
4 credits
SPCH 1321
3 credits
POFT 1171
1 credits
MATH 1332
3 credits
HIST 1301
3 credits
ENGL 2311
3 credits
ARTS 1304
3 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

POFT 1171COLLEGE TO CAREER SUCCESS
1 cr
WLDG 1401METALSMITHING
4 cr
WLDG 1430INTRODUCTION TO GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) AND FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW)
4 cr
WLDG 1417INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT AND FABRICATION
4 cr
MATH 1332CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS
3 cr
WLDG 1405ART METALS
4 cr
WLDG 1434INTRODUCTION TO GAS TUNGSTEN ARC (GTAW) WELDING
4 cr
WLDG 2441POWER HAMMER
4 cr
ARTS 1304ART HISTORY II (14TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT)
3 cr
WLDG 1428INTRODUCTION TO SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)
4 cr
WLDG 1453INTERMEDIATE LAYOUT AND FABRICATION
4 cr
WLDG 2478ADVANCED METALSMITHING
4 cr
SPCH 1321BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
3 cr
ENGL 2311TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS WRITING
3 cr
HIST 1301UNITED STATES HISTORY I
3 cr
WLDG 2440ADVANCED METAL SCULPTURE
4 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingActive ListeningMathematics

Knowledge

DesignBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, u
  • Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as
  • Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to
  • Use drone technology to capture aerial views and topographical data for civil engineering projects.

Technology

Pattern design softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlottersPressure-sensitive graphic tablets

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium17-3011.00Architectural and Civil Drafterstitle_inference$64,280 median$98,190 top+4.16%460
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • CAD drafting systems — produce complete sets of construction drawings for structures such as highways and sewage disposal systems from engineer-supplied sketches with limited oversight.
  • Detailed civil and architectural plans — draft independently for mid-complexity projects including site grading, utility layouts, and building elevations in a production drafting environment.
  • Orthographic and isometric presentation methods — select and apply the appropriate drawing type based on project requirements and client expectations without supervisor direction.
  • Building codes, zoning by-laws, and site requirements — analyze and integrate regulatory constraints into design drawings, flagging conflicts for architect or engineer review.
  • Cross-sections, subsurface formation profiles, and topographic contours — draw accurately from survey data using CAD or map creation software on routine civil projects.
  • Interior commercial space layouts — plan and coordinate room arrangements in CAD, accounting for code-required clearances and client-specified area programs.
  • Structural, electrical, and mechanical drawing sets — coordinate across disciplines to identify spatial conflicts and maintain drawing consistency on multi-trade projects.
  • Document management and revision control systems — maintain current drawing files, update title blocks, and distribute issued-for-construction sets according to office procedures.
  • Time management techniques — prioritize concurrent drafting assignments to meet project milestones within a fast-paced architecture or civil engineering firm.
  • Technical written reports and specification sections — draft clear descriptive text to accompany drawing packages, applying English language and writing skills to professional standards.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
19.1%
Placement Rate
Not reported