Welding Technology AAS

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate and apply the proper safety requirements for set-up and operation of welding and fabrication equipment per industry standards and specifications.

2. Demonstrate proper welding techniques in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, CAC-A and PAC processes on structural steel.

3. Interpret and create welding blueprints and shop drawings that are used in the welding industry and in the lab environment.

4. Interpret and apply AWS welding symbols and non-destructive symbols that are standard to the welding industry.

5. Demonstrate appropriate work relationships and habits, communication skills, and computation skills used in the welding industry.

6. Demonstrate the proper welding techniques in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, OFC, and CAC-A processes on pipe.

7. Apply common principles and practices of welding metallurgy and its effects in the welding, heating, and cooling of different metals.

8. Describe the concept of quality, and be able to produce quality welds per industry standards per quality control documents and codes.

In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements:  Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.