Welding & Fabrication
Associate of Applied Science
You will learn various welding and pipe fabrication techniques in a setting similar to those found in real-world workplaces, preparing you to immediately enter the workforce.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Location
Downtown Campus
Contact Information
Division of Applied Technology
Dean: 520.206.7134
Lead Faculty: 520.206.7159
Program Advisor: 520.206.7018
Information Sessions
Program Information
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Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers | $37,636 |
Academic Options
This program may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor
Program Requirements 2020-2021
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| General Education Requirements | Credits | |
| CTE Communication Recommend: GTW 101 |
3 | |
| CTE Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| CTE Social and Behavioral Science Recommend: ANT/ARC 205 or HIS 101 |
3 | |
| CTE Mathematics or Sciences GTM 105 or MAT course numbered 100 or higher fulfills this requirement |
3 | |
| Other Requirement Recommend: CMN 120 |
3 | |
| Special Requirement Recommend: CMN 120 |
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| Subtotal | 15 | |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| MAC 275 | Applied Metallurgy | 4 |
| WLD 110 | Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Blueprint Reading/Estimating | 4 |
| WLD 160 | Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 250 or WLD 264 |
Pipe Welding Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc and Basic Robotic Welding |
4 |
| WLD 261 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 262 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 263 | Layout and Fabrication Welding | 4 |
| Subtotal | 32 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CAD 101 | Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| GTM 105 | Applied Technical Mathematics or MAT course numbered 100 or higher fulfills this requirement |
3 |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Technical Electives: Complete 9 credit hours from the following: BCT, CAD, CSA, MAC, MGT, WLD |
9 | |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Total | 61 | |
Program/Major Codes: AASWELDING/WLD1
www.pima.edu/welding-aas