MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3244 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2022 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-69 CIP Code: 48.0508	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: MC Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters and Welder Fitters

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Welding prepares students to work in industry using Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting (OFW) (OFC) and Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) processes. This degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to work with modern industrial welding equipment using advanced welding techniques including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). This degree also provides students with the opportunity to complete at least three of the following certificates: Welding: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW), Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Ferrous, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Non-Ferrous, Welding: Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) Plate, and Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe.

Learning Outcomes
1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD) 2. Demonstrate proficient use of machines, tools and equipment in the welding environment. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD) 3. Prepare various types of weld joints per industry standards, using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD296WA-WD) 4. Perform various types of welds on industry standard joint types in all positions, using appropriate welding and cutting processes and procedures. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD) 5. Evaluate quality control standards and practices applied in welding inspection in the welding industry. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, CRE101, GTC107, GTC108, [FYC], [MA], [SQ/SG]) 6. Analyze technical documentation to make informed decisions in welding processes. (WLD101, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, CRE101, DFT105AA, GTC107, GTC108, MPT150, [FYC], [MA], [SQ/SG]) 7. Apply mathematical and logical reasoning to the welding and fabrication processes. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, DFT105AA, GTC107, GTC108, MPT150, [MA], [SQ/SG]) 8. Analyze the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of materials to perform welding and fabrication procedures. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, GTC107, GTC108, [MA], [SQ/SG]) 9. Demonstrate quality workmanship in a timely manner. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, CRE101, GTC107, GTC108, (COM), [FYC], [MA]) 10. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, CRE101, GTC107, GTC108, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SQ/SG]) 11. Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing with diverse audiences in various workplace environments. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, WLD296WA-WD, CRE101, GTC107, GTC108, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SQ/SG]) 12. Evaluate challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, (COM)) 13. Identify opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities within the field of welding. (WLD101, WLD103, WLD106AA-AD, WLD150, WLD206AA-AD, WLD208AA-AD, WLD215, WLD225, CRE101, (COM), [FYC]) 14. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

WLD101 Introduction to Welding (3) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-3

WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW 5

+ WLD106AB SMAW 6010 Plate (5) OR
+ WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate (5) OR
+ WLD206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW (5) 5

Select three (3) courses from the following list:
WLD103 Basic Blacksmithing and Metal Shaping 3
WLD150 Welding Blueprint Reading 3
+ WLD215 Welding Fabrication 3
+ WLD225 Welding Inspection and Quality Control 3

Credits: 20-25

Restricted Electives
Select 15 to 16 credits in consultation with a Program and/or Academic Advisor to further develop skills in the focus areas shown below. WLD106AB, WLD106AC, WLD206AA may be selected as a Restricted Electives if it is not used to satisfy Required Courses. Focus Area: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) + WLD206AA Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW 5 + WLD206AB Advanced GMAW and FCAW 5 + WLD206AC Advanced GTAW Non-Ferrous 5 + WLD206AD Advanced GTAW Ferrous 5 + WLD208AB GMAW Code Welding 5 + WLD208AC FCAW Code Welding 5 WLD296WA Cooperative Education (1) OR WLD296WB Cooperative Education (2) OR WLD296WC Cooperative Education (3) OR WLD296WD Cooperative Education (4) (1-4) Focus Area: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Plate + WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate 5 + WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding 5 WLD296WA Cooperative Education (1) OR WLD296WB Cooperative Education (2) OR WLD296WC Cooperative Education (3) OR WLD296WD Cooperative Education (4) (1-4) Focus Area: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe + WLD106AB SMAW 6010 Plate 5 + WLD106AD SMAW Introduction to Pipe 5 + WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding 5 + WLD208AD SMAW Code Welding Pipe 5 WLD296WA Cooperative Education (1) OR WLD296WB Cooperative Education (2) OR WLD296WC Cooperative Education (3) OR WLD296WD Cooperative Education (4) (1-4) Focus Area: Computer Aided Design MPT150 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 DFT105AA Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 3	Credits: 15-16

General Electives
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with an Academic Advisor.	Credits: 0-4

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) OR COM225 Public Speaking (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment.

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR Satisfactory score on math placement test AND + GTC108 Technical Mathematics II (3) OR + MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR Any higher level mathematics course 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. Recommended: + CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) 4 OR + CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry With Lab 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.