Academic Catalog - Welding AAS Degrees
Welding Technology AAS Degree and Course Information
At Otero College, students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Pipe Welding start with foundational courses in Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Our advanced welding training prepares you for more complex types of welding and welding procedures, in manufacturing, structural, and pipeline. The program combines practical training with theoretical knowledge, equipping students for careers in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and construction.
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| Required Courses | Credits | |
| MAT 1140 – Career Math | 3 | |
| OSH 1300 – OSHA Voluntary Compliance | 1 | |
| WEL 1000 – Safety for Welders | 1 | |
| WEL 1001 – Allied Cutting Processes | 4 | |
| WEL 1003 – Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 | |
| WEL 1005 – NDT Intro & VT Workshop OR WEL 2063 – Applied Metal Properties | 4 | |
| WEL 1010 – Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 | |
| WEL 1024 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 4 | |
| WEL 2001 – Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 | |
| WEL 2002 – Gas Metal Arc Welding II | 4 | |
| WEL 2024 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II | 4 | |
| WEL 2050 – Layout & fabrication | 4 | |
| WEL 2089 – Capstone | 4 | |
| WEL Electives | 6 | |
| Required Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements – 12 Credits | ||
| Written Communications Options ENG 1015 – Technical English and Communication OR ENG 1021 – English Composition I:GT-CO1 OR higher | 3 | |
| Communications Options COM 1150 – Public Speaking OR COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: SS3 OR COM 2200 – Intrapersonal Communication OR COM 2220 – Group Communication: SS3 OR COM 2300 – Intercultural Communication: SS3 | 3 | |
| Business Options BUS 1015 – Introduction to Business OR BUS 1016 – Personal Finance OR BUS 2016 – Legal Environment of Business OR BUS 2017 – Business Communications OR BUS 2026 – Business Statistics | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |