Welding Technology: Process Pipe Welding (A.S.)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Associate of Science Process Pipe Welding Degree Program combines general education courses with coursework that is specifically designed to teach students how to custom fabricate pipe into real world applications like those found in power plants and oil refineries. Students in this degree program will learn the technical aspects of pipe welding, pipe layout, and pipe fabrication techniques. Students will complete coursework in technical math skills and blueprint reading used in the welding industry. Students will develop the hands-on skills leading to pipe welding certifications. Students completing this degree program will obtain the necessary technical knowledge, practical welding skills, and welding certifications required to enter the workforce as a Pipe Welder or Pipe Fitter. Various municipalities, fabrication companies, and local unions seek capable graduates with this training to construct and maintain pipe systems and related components.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be proficient in the identification of industrial pipe including: Sizes, specifications, schedules, grades, tensile strengths, and alloys.
- Students will be proficient in the identification of industrial pipe fabrication components including: Pipe flanges, pipe fittings, and various valve types.
- Students will use manual Oxyacetylene Flame Cutting Equipment to fabricate the correct pipe welding joint geometry before welding with an acceptable appearance.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| WELD 149 | Welding Shop Math | 4.0 |
| WELD 159 | Blueprint Reading for the Welding Trades | 4.0 |
| Required Courses | ||
| WELD 153 | Pipe Layout | 2.0 |
| WELD 200 | Intermediate Arc Welding | 4.0 |
| WELD 210L | Advanced Arc Welding Laboratory | 2.0 |
| WELD 252L | Pipe Welding Level 1 | 2.0 |
| WELD 254L | Pipe Welding Level 2 | 2.0 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed