Welding Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

About this program

From manufacturing and construction to artistic exploration, welding is a craft that crosses industry lines. At Penn College, you’ll be part of a community of creators. Mastering practical skills to take on in-demand careers in this thriving field. Here, you’ll explore theories. Challenge and test concepts. And apply skills, methods, and techniques in advanced learning labs using tools and technology just like you’ll find in the field.

95%

Overall Placement Rate

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway

Global Opportunities

Careers

Welding technician
Welding supervisor
Welding inspector

Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

Flux Cored I (WEL132)
Shielded Metal Arc I (WEL114)
Flux Cored II (WEL136)
Shielded Metal Arc II (WEL116)
Gas Metal Arc I (WEL120)
Gas Tungsten Arc I (WEL123)
Gas Metal Arc II (WEL124)
Gas Tungsten Arc II (WEL129)
Welding Blueprint and Layout (WEL102)
Advanced Semi-Automatic Processes I (WEL211)
Shielded Metal Arc III (WEL221)
Advanced Semi-Automatic Processes II (WEL212)
Shielded Metal Arc V (WEL223)
Basic CNC Programming (WEL240)
Introduction to Metallurgy (MSC106)
Gas Tungsten Arc III (WEL215)
Shielded Metal Arc IV/Pipe Welding (WEL225)
Gas Tungsten Arc IV (WEL220)
Shielded Metal Arc VI/Pipe Welding (WEL227)
Robotic Welding (WEL249)
Non-Destructive Testing I (QAL241)
Welding Blueprint and Layout II (WEL252)

Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

Occupational Health and Safety (SAF110)
Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
Core Global and Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

Information, Technology, and Society (CSC124)
College Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH180)
English Composition I (ENL111)
Technical and Professional Communication (ENL201)

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Sculpting Success

Follow along as welding student Erin Beaver crafts an amazing entry for the 2019 SkillsUSA welding sculpture competition.

Student Experience

"The most satisfying part is that you're taking something from nothing and creating whatever you want from it. This is exactly what I want to do. I love this."

Erin Beaver

Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology