Welding AAS map

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Milestone CoursesThese courses are key to your success!

Welding Requirements:

  • WLD 110: Welding Theory I
  • 5 Credits
  • WLD 111: Welding Process I
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 112: Thermal Cutting and Welding
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 120: Welding Theory II
  • 5 Credits
  • WLD 121: Welding Process II
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 130: Welding Theory III
  • 5 Credits
  • WLD 131: Welding Process III
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG)
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 151: Technical Drawings Interpretation
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 152: Welding Layout I
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 153: Welding Layout II
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 205: Weld Test Methods
  • 4 Credits
  • WLD 206: Welding Codes and Standards
  • 4 Credits
  • WLD 207: Welding Metallurgy
  • 4 Credits
  • WLD 212: Gas Metal Arc Welding II
  • 6 Credits

Students are required to purchase tools and safety equipment.

Choose one of the following SPECIALIZATIONS:

  • Structural Specialization:
  • 24 Total Credits
  • WLD 241: Structural Weld Process I
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 242: Structural Welding I
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 243: Structural Weld Process II
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 244: Submerged Arc Welding
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 245: Structural Weld Process III
  • 6 Credits
  • Production Specialization:
  • 24 Total Credits
  • WLD 261: Production Weld Process I
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 262: Production Welding I
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 263: Production Weld Process II
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 264: Production Welding II
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 265: Production Weld Process III
  • 6 Credits
  • Pipe Specialization:
  • 24 Total Credits
  • WLD 281: Pipe Welding I
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 282: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 283 Pipe Welding II
  • 6 Credits
  • WLD 284: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III
  • 3 Credits
  • WLD 285: Pipe Welding III
  • 6 Credits

General Education Requirements:

  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • 2 Credits
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce
  • 5 Credits
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology
  • OR
  • SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • 5 Credits
  • ENGL&101: English Composition I
  • 5 Credits
  • CMST&220: Public Speaking
  • OR
  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communications
  • 5 Credits

Total Credits Required: 106

Suggested Schedule and checklist

Quarter 1 (Fall)
Quarter 2 (Winter)
Quarter 3 (Spring)
Quarter 4 (Fall)
Quarter 5 (Winter)
Quarter 6 (Spring)

Suggested Schedule:

  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs I
  • WLD 110: Welding Theory I
  • WLD 111: Welding Process I
  • WLD 112: Thermal Cutting and Welding
  • WLD 151: Technical Drawings Interpretation

To Do:

  • Apply for FAFSA or WASFA for next year
  • Set up your Bankmobile account
  • Get familiar with your CTCLink student homepage
  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • ENGL&101: Composition I
  • WLD 120: Welding Theory II
  • WLD 121: Welding Process II
  • WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I
  • WLD 152: Welding Layout I

To Do:

  • Make an education plan with your advisor
  • Apply for BBCC Foundation Scholarships

Suggested Schedule:

  • PSYC&100: General Psychology OR SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • WLD 130: Welding Theory III
  • WLD 131: Welding Process III
  • WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG)
  • WLD 153: Welding Layout II

To Do:

  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication OR CMST&220: Public Speaking
  • WLD 205: Weld Test Methods
  • WLD 212: Gas Metal Arc Welding II
  • Select one of the following OPTIONS:
    • Structural = WLD 241: Structural Weld Process I
    • Production = WLD 261: Production Weld Process I
    • Pipe = WLD 281: Pipe Welding I

To Do:

  • Update your education plan with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • WLD 206: Welding Codes and Standards
  • Select one of the following OPTIONS
    • Structural = WLD 242: Structural Welding I
    • WLD 243: Structural Weld Process II
    • Production = WLD 262: Production Welding I
    • WLD 263: Production Weld Process II
    • Pipe = WLD 282: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II 
    • WLD 283 Pipe Welding II

To Do:

  • Apply for graduation (After enrolling in your final quarter of classes)

Suggested Schedule:

  • WLD 207: Welding Metallurgy
  • Select one of the following OPTIONS
    • Structural = WLD 244: Submerged Arc Welding
    • WLD 245: Structural Weld Process III
    • Production = WLD 264: Production Welding II
    • WLD 265: Production Weld Process III
    • Pipe = WLD 284: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III (TIG)
    • WLD 285: Pipe Welding III

To Do:

  • Order cap and gown
  • Attend graduation!
  • Begin your job search

Welding Pre-Requisite Flow Chart

Start by meeting with your advisor to determine which course to take first based on your placement scores.

English Pathway

ENGL 99: English Skills + CSS 106: Reading Skills → ENGL&101: Composition I 

Math Pathway

DVS 080: College Transitions Math → MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce I

Welding Core

WLD 110: Welding Theory I (F) → WLD 120: Welding Theory II (W) → WLD 130: Welding Theory III (Sp) → WLD 205: Weld Testing Methods (F) → WLD 206: Welding Coding & Standards (W) → WLD 207: Welding Metallurgy (Sp)

WLD 151: Technical Drawings Interpretation (F) → WLD 152: Welding Layout I (W) → WLD 153: Welding Layout II (Sp) 

Select one of the following pathways – Structural, Production, or Pipe.

Structural Pathway

WLD 111: Welding Process I → WLD 121: Welding Process II → WLD 131: Welding Process III → WLD 241: Structural Process I → WLD 243: Structural Process II → WLD 245: Structural Process III

WLD 112: Thermal Cutting & Welding → WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I → WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc I TIG → WLD 242: Structural Welding I → WLD 244: Submerged Arc Welding

Production Pathway

WLD 111: Welding Process I → WLD 121: Welding Process II → WLD 131: Welding Process III → WLD 261: Production Process I → WLD 263: Production Process II → WLD 265: Production Process III

WLD 112: Thermal Cutting & Welding → WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I → WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc I TIG → WLD 262: Production Welding I → WLD 264: Advanced Welding Process

Pipe Pathway

WLD 111: Welding Process I → WLD 121: Welding Process II → WLD 131: Welding Process III → WLD 281: Pipe Welding I → WLD 283: Pipe Welding II → WLD 285: Pipe Welding III

WLD 112: Thermal Cutting & Welding → WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I → WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc I TIG → WLD 282: Gas Tungsten Arc II TIG → WLD 284: Gas Tungsten Arc III TIG 

KEY: F = Fall, W = Winter, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer

Tips

  • Students can start lecture courses in any quarter but labs must be taken in sequence before progressing to the next level.
  • Pay attention to related instruction early!
  • Work closely with your advisor for program planning!

Which Quarter can I begin?

Fall, Winter, or Spring.

Program Modality

This program must be completed mostly on campus. Some classes may be offered online or hybrid, but labs are on campus.

Length of Program

106+ Credits = 6 Quarters* if you take 16-18 credits each quarter

*Your specific route may take longer than 6 quarters depending on the number of credits you take each quarter and where you start in your math and English pathways.

Career Outlook

The Welding program is designed to develop entry level employment skills for those seeking career opportunities in welding. Production, sheet metal workers, iron workers, steam fitters, construction, manufacturing, repair, etc. jobs are all in high demand.

Future Education Opportunities

This degree prepares students to pursue the Bachelor or Applied Science – Applied Management at Big Bend Community College. Students with this degree may also consider engineering welding programs at a university.

Certificate Options

Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement
Welding Technology Certificate of Accomplishment
  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication OR CMST&220: Public Speaking
  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs I
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology OR SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • WLD 110: Welding Theory I
  • WLD 111: Welding Process I
  • WLD 112: Thermal Cutting and Welding
  • WLD 120: Welding Theory II
  • WLD 121: Welding Process II
  • WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I
  • WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG)
  • WLD 151: Technical Drawings Interpretation
  • WLD 152: Welding Layout I
  • ENGL&101: Composition I

Total Credits: 59

  • WLD 110: Welding Theory I
  • WLD 111: Welding Process I
  • WLD 112: Thermal Cutting and Welding
  • WLD 120: Welding Theory II
  • WLD 121: Welding Process II
  • WLD 122: Gas Metal Arc Welding I
  • WLD 132: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG)
  • WLD 151: Technical Drawings Interpretation
  • WLD 152: Welding Layout I

Total Credits: 37

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For BEdA Students

To learn more, select from: 

GED Preparation & High School+ Diploma (HS+) – Earn your high school diploma or prepare for the GED test if you’re 16 or older. 

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Open Doors Program (OPD) – For students ages 16–22 who want to earn a diploma in a college setting with a referral from your local high school. 

Transition to College (new link) 

1) BEdA - Get Started!

  • Attend your orientation and enroll in your 1st quarter classes 
  • GED & Placement assessments 
  • Enroll in a Beyond High School class:
    • Identify intended pathway (college, military or employment) 
    • Update High School & Beyond Plan with your Ed Planner 
    • Meet with Outreach Staff 
    • Apply for Financial Aid with FASFA or WASFA application 
    • Research Scholarship/Grant Funding options 
    • WIOA partner funding applications 
    • Verify support access across campus 
  • Finish Graduation Plan 

2) BEdA + Intro Pathway Course - Explore your Pathway!

  • Ensure placement completion 
  • Inquiry about college tuition waiver 
  • Finish High School & Beyond Plan 

3) College GenEd + Remaining BEdA

  • Select college pathway course(s) with your Ed Planner 
  • Complete college course waiver [10 college credit max] 
  • Make certain funding is in place

4) Full Transition to College - Get Ready to Graduate!

  • Finish High School credits 
  • You will complete these with your Ed Planner: 
    • Complete New Student Enrollment 
    • Apply for Graduation 
  • Get coupon to receive your graduation cap and tassel!  And, checkout your graduation gown! 

BEdA Pathway Course Options

Workforce General Education Courses
Welding Courses
  • CMST& 210 – Interpersonal Communication OR CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (F, W, S)
  • ENGL& 101 – English Composition I (F, W, S)
    • Pre-Req: Placement exam or a grade of 2.0 or better in ENGL 099 or ENGL 094-BS/HU
  • FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Plus Bloodborne Pathogens (F, W, S)
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs (F, W, S)
    • Pre-Req: Placement into MAP117/MATH 094 or completion of DVS 080
  • PSYC& 100 – General Psychology OR SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (F, W, S)
  • WLD 110 – Welding Theory (F)
  • WLD 111 – Welding Process I (F, W, S)
    • Pre Req: Students must complete all 6 credits of WLD 111 prior to enrolling in WLD 121
  • WLD 151 – Technical Drawings Interpretation (F)