Welding Technology (AAS-WDT)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Associate's Degree

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the field of welding. The program is competency based that includes both theory and hands on practical application based instruction. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding and cutting different types of materials.

Duration

Four Semesters

Credits

61 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

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Course Pathway

31 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

WDT 108Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/OFC

3 cr

WDT 109Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/PAC/CAC

3 cr

WDT 122Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/OFC Lab

3 cr

WDT 123Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab

3 cr

WKO 110NCCER Core

3 cr

WKO 107Workplace Skills Preparation

1 cr

WDT 115GTAW Carbon Pipe

3 cr

WDT 119Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding

3 cr

WDT 120Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove

3 cr

WDT 124Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab

3 cr

WDT 217SMAW Carbon Pipe

3 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

WDT 125Shielded Metal Arc Groove Welding Lab

3 cr

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3 cr

WDT 116GTAW Stainless Pipe

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

WDT 110Industrial Blueprint Reading

3 cr

AMT 101Basic Electricity

5 cr

AMT 104Technical Preparation

5 cr

AMT 105Materials and Processes

5 cr

AMT 103Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control

5 cr

AMT 110Non-Metallic Structures and Welding

5 cr

AMT 111Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures

5 cr

MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3 cr

AMT 112Airframe Systems I

5 cr

AMT 113Airframe Systems II

5 cr

AMT 114Airframe Systems III

5 cr

AMT 115Airframe Systems IV

5 cr

COS 111Introduction to Cosmetology

3 cr

COS 112Introduction to Cosmetology Lab

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

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Welding Technology (AAS-WDT)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Associate's Degree

Duration

Four Semesters

Credits

61 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalDesignAdministration and ManagementBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionManual DexteritySelective AttentionProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionVisualizationInformation OrderingMultilimb CoordinationDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or sp
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using
Record operational information on specified production reports.
Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
Fabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to max
Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips

Technology

Spreadsheet softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllersArc welding equipmentBall peen hammersBench visesBrazing machinesBrazing robotsC clampsCenter punchesChipping hammersClaw hammersCold-welding machinesComputerized numerical control CNC oxy-fuel systemsDesktop computersDial calipersDiffusion-welding machinesAC welding power units

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

Safety equipment and lockout/tagout procedures — apply independently and verify compliance before beginning welding operations on a production line.
Shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment — set up, adjust, and operate with reduced oversight across routine fabrication assignments.
Weld joints in flat, vertical, and overhead positions — complete to specification on standard structural or sheet-metal components with occasional quality checks.
Straightedges, squares, and weld inspection gauges — use routinely to confirm workpiece conformance to dimensional tolerances on familiar job types.
Torches, torch tips, and filler materials — select and install independently by reading welding procedure specifications for common metal types and thicknesses.
Equipment malfunctions and material defects — diagnose recurring issues, document findings, and notify supervisors with clear written or verbal descriptions.
Job traveler tags and piece-mark systems — complete accurately and consistently to support production tracking on multi-piece fabrication orders.
Welding method selection for common carbon and stainless steel applications — apply working knowledge of geometry and basic metallurgy with limited supervisor input.
Weld quality and bead appearance — monitor in-process using visual inspection and basic destructive test results to catch non-conformances early.
Production schedules and job priorities — interpret and follow using shop floor work orders and, when available, ERP system task lists.

Course Pathway

31 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

WDT 108Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/OFC

3 cr

WDT 109Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/PAC/CAC

3 cr

WDT 122Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/OFC Lab

3 cr

WDT 123Shielded Metal Arc Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab

3 cr

WKO 110NCCER Core

3 cr

WKO 107Workplace Skills Preparation

1 cr

WDT 115GTAW Carbon Pipe

3 cr

WDT 119Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding

3 cr

WDT 120Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove

3 cr

WDT 124Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab

3 cr

WDT 217SMAW Carbon Pipe

3 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

WDT 125Shielded Metal Arc Groove Welding Lab

3 cr

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3 cr

WDT 116GTAW Stainless Pipe

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

WDT 110Industrial Blueprint Reading

3 cr

AMT 101Basic Electricity

5 cr

AMT 104Technical Preparation

5 cr

AMT 105Materials and Processes

5 cr

AMT 103Weight and Balance, Ground Handling and Servicing, Cleaning and Corrosion Control

5 cr

AMT 110Non-Metallic Structures and Welding

5 cr

AMT 111Aircraft Sheetmetal Structures

5 cr

MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3 cr

AMT 112Airframe Systems I

5 cr

AMT 113Airframe Systems II

5 cr

AMT 114Airframe Systems III

5 cr

AMT 115Airframe Systems IV

5 cr

COS 111Introduction to Cosmetology

3 cr

COS 112Introduction to Cosmetology Lab

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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