Welding and Inspection Technology, AAS

The Welding and Inspection Technology curriculum provides students experience in welding and inspection technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, structural construction, and nondestructive testing. Nondestructive testing involves the inspection of material or a welding object in a manner that will not impair its future usefulness using one of the NDT test methods: visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing. This program provides education and training in common cutting and welding processes; AWS welding standards; and OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. Structural, pipe and plate welding; nondestructive testing and inspection; blueprint reading and communications; and math competencies are also emphasized.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

• Describe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment;
• Select and demonstrate various joining processes;
• Read and interpret welding blueprints using a systemic process;
• Estimate type, quantity, cost, and weight of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint;
• Demonstrate proper transport, setup, adjustment, and use of all cutting and welding equipment;
• Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment;
• Demonstrate proficiency in OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes;
• Recognize, inspect, and document proper applications of welding processes;
• Demonstrate techniques and devices for controlling heat effects during welding;
• Consistently use equipment safely in the performance of nondestructive testing;
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of nondestructive testing equipment and processes; and
• Use current AWS, ASME, and ASNT codes, welding procedures, and recommended practices.