Welding Technology
Overview
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology is a 6-semester program that combines the Academic Welding Fundamentals and Qualifications Certificates. As part of the 6-semester program, students will complete 15 credits of general education courses required by the state of South Carolina. Thanks to the addition of the general education requirements, welding students will achieve full-time status, which increases financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Welders who also hold an Associate degree are more qualified to advance into higher roles within the industry.
Students will study the following processes:
- SMAW (Stick Welding)
- GMAW (MIG Welding)
- FCAW (Flux Core Welding)
- GTAW (TIG Welding)
- OFC (Oxy-Fuel Torch Cutting)
- PAC (Plasma Cutting)
- CAC-A (Arc Gouging)
- OSHA 10 Safety Certification
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Quality Control
- Advanced SMAW (Open Root plate and pipe)
- Advanced GMAW (Spray Transfer)
- Advanced GTAW (Open Root plate and pipe)
- Advanced Blueprint Reading (pipe assembly and fabrication design)
- Welding Fabrication
- Advanced Pipe Welding (Combo Pipe Welding and Stainless Steel)
- Maintenance Welding Techniques and Applications
- Weld Testing (NDE, Destructive Testing, and Certifications)
- Professional Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
Program Type
Associate in Applied ScienceHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Fall Start Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-111 |
Arc Welding I Arc Welding I ID: WLD-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded mental arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-202 |
Cutting Fundamentals Cutting Fundamentals ID: WLD-202 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers cutting processes to include: Oxy-Fuel, CAC-A, Plasma, and Mechanical. |
• | 2 | ||||
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-109 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 ID: WLD-109 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
• | 3 | |||
| WLD-115 |
Arc Welding 3 Arc Welding 3 ID: WLD-115 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for structural plate testing according to appropriate standards. |
• | 4 | ||||
| WLD-103 |
Print Reading I Print Reading I ID: WLD-103 Credit Hours: 1 This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-110 |
Welding Safety and Health Welding Safety and Health ID: WLD-110 Credit Hours: 1 This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes. |
• | 1 | ||||
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-120 |
Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 ID: WLD-120 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-134 |
Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous ID: WLD-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals techniques for welding non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours) |
HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| WLD-154 |
Pipe Fitting and Weldling Pipe Fitting and Weldling ID: WLD-154 Credit Hours: 4 This is a basic course in fitting and welding pipe joints, either ferrous or non-ferrous, using standard processes. |
• | 4 | ||||
| WLD-136 |
Advanced Inert Gas Welding Advanced Inert Gas Welding ID: WLD-136 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 5 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-228 |
Inert Gas Welding Pipe 1 Inert Gas Welding Pipe 1 ID: WLD-228 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on ferrous pipe. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-142 |
Maintenance Welding Maintenance Welding ID: WLD-142 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops. |
• | 3 | ||||
| WLD-105 |
Print Reading II Print Reading II ID: WLD-105 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes print reading, including welding symbols and their applications to pipe fabrication. Basic sketching of piping symbols, single line and double line pipe drawings, material estimating, template layout and how templates are used in pipe layouts are included. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-140 |
Weld Testing Weld Testing ID: WLD-140 Credit Hours: 1 This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints. |
• | 1 | ||||
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-170 |
Qualification Welding Qualification Welding ID: WLD-170 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-160 |
Fabrication Welding Fabrication Welding ID: WLD-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Spring Start Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-111 |
Arc Welding I Arc Welding I ID: WLD-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded mental arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-202 |
Cutting Fundamentals Cutting Fundamentals ID: WLD-202 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers cutting processes to include: Oxy-Fuel, CAC-A, Plasma, and Mechanical. |
• | 2 | ||||
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-109 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 ID: WLD-109 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
• | 3 | |||
| WLD-115 |
Arc Welding 3 Arc Welding 3 ID: WLD-115 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for structural plate testing according to appropriate standards. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-120 |
Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1 ID: WLD-120 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-134 |
Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous ID: WLD-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers fundamentals techniques for welding non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 3 | ||||
| WLD-103 |
Print Reading I Print Reading I ID: WLD-103 Credit Hours: 1 This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-110 |
Welding Safety and Health Welding Safety and Health ID: WLD-110 Credit Hours: 1 This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes. |
• | 1 | ||||
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-154 |
Pipe Fitting and Weldling Pipe Fitting and Weldling ID: WLD-154 Credit Hours: 4 This is a basic course in fitting and welding pipe joints, either ferrous or non-ferrous, using standard processes. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-136 |
Advanced Inert Gas Welding Advanced Inert Gas Welding ID: WLD-136 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous mentals. |
• | 2 | ||||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 5 (7 Credit Hours) |
WLD-228 |
Inert Gas Welding Pipe 1 Inert Gas Welding Pipe 1 ID: WLD-228 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on ferrous pipe. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-142 |
Maintenance Welding Maintenance Welding ID: WLD-142 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 6 (12 Credit Hours) |
WLD-170 |
Qualification Welding Qualification Welding ID: WLD-170 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests. |
• | 4 | |||
| WLD-160 |
Fabrication Welding Fabrication Welding ID: WLD-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools. |
• | 3 | ||||
| WLD-105 |
Print Reading II Print Reading II ID: WLD-105 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes print reading, including welding symbols and their applications to pipe fabrication. Basic sketching of piping symbols, single line and double line pipe drawings, material estimating, template layout and how templates are used in pipe layouts are included. |
• | 1 | ||||
| WLD-140 |
Weld Testing Weld Testing ID: WLD-140 Credit Hours: 1 This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints. |
• | 1 | ||||
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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