Welding Technology, AAS Requirements

Program Code: A50420

(2026*03)

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

General Education (15 SHC)

Communications (6 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 110Introduction to Communication

3

ENG 110Freshman Composition

3

or

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disc

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation

3

ART 114Art History Survey I

3

ENG 231American Literature I

3

ENG 232American Literature II

3

ENG 241British Literature I

3

ENG 242British Literature II

3

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSY 150General Psychology

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 110Math Measurement & Literacy

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

Major Hours (53 SHC)

Technical Core (18 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WLD 110Cutting Processes

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate

5

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

4

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

4

WLD 141Symbols & Specifications

3

Other Major Hours (35 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BPR 111Print Reading

2

DFT 151CAD I

3

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe

4

WLD 122GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe

3

WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

3

WLD 143Welding Metallurgy

2

WLD 215SMAW (stick) Pipe

4

WLD 231GTAW (TIG) Pipe

3

Select 10 SHC:

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I

2

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II

1

WBL 122Work-Based Learning II

2

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes

2

WLD 151Fabrication I

4

WLD 251Fabrication II

3

WLD 262Inspection & Testing

3

Select one:

ACA 111College Student Success

1

ACA 122Transfer and Career Success

1

Total Welding Technology, AAS: 68 Credits

For more information, contact:

Cameron Kolb
Welding Technology Program Chair/Instructor

Bullock (Building 001), Room 108
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 105
Email: cekolb04@lenoircc.edu