Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
The Welding Program at Western T exas College focuses on practical experience and applications from business and industry. Classes are taught with a hands-on approach, giving students the opportunity for application of knowledge gained in the program and preparing students to successfully enter welding careers.
Courses
- ENGL1301 — English Composition I
- MATH1332 — Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
- WLDG1313 — Intro to Blueprint Reading for Welders
- WLDG1323 — Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment
- WLDG1525 — Intro to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
- WLDG1528 — Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- WLDG1557 — Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- WLDG2406 — Intermediate Pipe Welding
- WLDG2435 — Advanced Layout and Fabrication
- WLDG2439 — Advanced Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
- WLDG2443 — Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- WLDG2447 — Advanced Gas Metal Arc (MIG)
- WLDG2451 — Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)