Program Overview
The Welding curriculum is designed to provide the student with fundamental theory in the technology of welding processes, metallurgy, and fabrication design. He or she will develop practical skills in drafting, tungsten, and inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing. Students will be required to furnish personal protective equipment and tools. Welding Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter welding programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Additional Program Information
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose two
| WELD 2062 | Fillet Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD 2072 | Groove Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| WELD 2172 | Pipe Weld Special Problems | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
General education
| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| PSCI 1514 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
A higher level English course(s) can be substituted for ENGL 1413 and/or BSNS 1603.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Fall semester
Spring Semester
| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| WELD 1263 | Metallurgy & Heat Treatment | 3 Credits |
| WELD 2224 | Metallic Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
| WELD | Welding Special Problems Courses | 4 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
64 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
154.00 |
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$9,856.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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25.00 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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20.00 |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
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25.00 |
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ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
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110.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
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65.00 |
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MCHN 1224 |
Machine Tool II |
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65.00 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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25.00 |
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WELD 1114 |
Basic Welding |
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115.00 |
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WELD 1124 |
Advanced Arc Welding |
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115.00 |
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WELD 2044 |
Pipe Welding |
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150.00 |
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WELD 2062 |
Filet Weld Special Problems |
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60.00 |
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WELD 2072 |
Groove Weld special Problems |
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60.00 |
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WELD 2124 |
Tungsten Inert Gas Welding |
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110.00 |
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WELD 2224 |
Metallic Inert Gas Welding |
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110.00 |
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1,070.00 |
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1,070.00 |
| Books: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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130.35 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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221.35 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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126.65 |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
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110.40 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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84.95 |
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MATH 1113 |
Technical Math I |
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381.20 |
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MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
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215.20 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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444.25 |
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SOCY 2513 |
Sociology |
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75.00 |
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WELD 1114 |
Basic Welding* |
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132.25 |
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WELD 1263 |
Metallurgy & Heat Treatment |
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100.00 |
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2,021.60 |
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2,021.60 |
| * The same textbook is used for WELD 1114, WELD 2124, and WELD 2224. |
| Supplies: |
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MCHN Courses: |
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Safety glasses |
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10.00 |
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Steel rule |
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5.60 |
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Digital or dial veneer caliper |
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30.00 |
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45.60 |
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45.60 |
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WELD Courses: |
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(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.) |
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#5 filter lens |
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5.60 |
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Leather welding gloves |
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8.71 |
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Mild steel wire brush |
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2.00 |
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Stainless steel brush |
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4.63 |
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Heavy pliers |
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16.13 |
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High-top shoes or boots |
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60.50 |
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Tip cleaner |
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3.15 |
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Striker |
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2.50 |
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Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens |
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32.70 |
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Chipping hammer |
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8.27 |
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Leather welding jacket or sleeves |
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56.88 |
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Mill jacket |
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25.46 |
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Welding beany |
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8.00 |
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Safety glasses |
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6.05 |
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Steel rule |
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5.60 |
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2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated |
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5.25 |
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2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium |
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5.95 |
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16’ tape measurer |
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6.00 |
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Stainless wire brush |
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4.63 |
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4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens |
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5.25 |
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4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens |
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5.95 |
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Wire Cutters |
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10.00 |
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11R Vise Grip |
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15.00 |
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$304.21 |
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304.21 |
| TOTAL |
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$13,297.41 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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