Welding Technology, Associate in Science
Welding Technology, Associate in Science
The WEL program offers numerous training options. Students can enroll into process- specific courses such as shielded metal arc-welding, flux-core arc-welding, gas metal arc-welding, or gas tungsten arc-welding to acquire skill sets on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Students can complete a one-year vocational Certificate of Achievement degree, or a two-year Associate of Science degree which commonly leads to supervisor and shop management opportunities. Ventura College WEL students are prepared for a wide range of manufacturing metal fabrication-related positions such as certified welder, quality-control inspection, project designers, and various levels of supervision and business ownership.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| WEL V01 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WEL V02/DRFT V02A | Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing | 3 |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Measurements and Computations | ||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Advanced Welding Applications | ||
| Metal Art Sculpture | ||
| Applied Metal Fabrication | ||
| Structural Steel and Welding Construction | ||
WEL V66 | ||
| Welding Internship I | ||
| Welding Internship II | ||
| Select one of the following groups: | 8 | |
| Group A: | ||
| ARC and MIG Welding | ||
| Group B: | ||
| ARC and MIG Welding I | ||
| ARC and MIG Welding II | ||
| Select one of the following groups: | 8 | |
| Group A: | ||
| TIG and Flux Core Welding | ||
| Group B: | ||
| TIG and Flux Core Welding I | ||
| TIG and Flux Core Welding II | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
Recommended Courses
In addition to the required courses listed above, it is recommended that students who seek to obtain additional insight into this field of study consider taking one or more of the following courses: ARCH V11 Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3); CT V20 Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3); DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3); ENGL V01A English Composition (Units: 4); PHYS V01 Elementary Physics (Units: 5). Although these supplemental courses may be of value to the student, please note that they do not satisfy the requirements for this degree.