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- Welding Technology – AAS Degree
- Welding Technology – Certificate
Welding Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
What You Can Do
Upon successful completion of the AAS degree, the student will have the opportunity to enter the workforce as a welding technician. The program will prepare graduates for entry into union trades positions including boilermakers, plumbers & pipefitters, structural steel workers, rail car repair and general maintenance, small and medium job shops.
Jobs
- Welding
- Cutting
- Soldering
- Brazing
Earning Potential
View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers, at Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.
Program Details
WEL2010
FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER
Prerequisite: OSHA 10-hour General Certification
| ORI 100 | College 101 | 1 |
| MAT 113 | OR MAT 100 Mathematics for Applied Technologies | 3 |
| WEL 115 | Metallurgy | 2 |
| WEL 120 | Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting and Brazing | 3 |
| WEL 121 | SMAW (Stick) Plate Welding I | 3 |
| WEL 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding | 3 |
| 15 |
FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER
| ENG 101 | English Composition I OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing | 3 |
| MAC 180 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| WEL 123 | SMAW (Stick) Plate Welding II | 3 |
| WEL 124 | GTAW (TIG) Plate Welding I | 3 |
| WEL 125 | Weld Testing and Inspection | 3 |
| 15 |
SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER
| IDM 210 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| MAC 200 | Machine Tool Laboratory | 4 |
| COM 115 | Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| DRT 185 | Computer Graphics I | 2 |
| WEL 126 | SMAW (Stick) Welding III | 3 |
| WEL 127 | Welding and Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| 18 |
SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER
| CMG 107 | Construction Document Interpretation | 3 |
| WEL 128 | Pipe Welding | 3 |
| WEL 129 | GTAW (TIG) Welding II | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | IAI Physical / Life Science Elective OR IAI Humanities / Fine Arts Elective | 3-5 |
| ELECTIVE | IAI Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| 15-17 |
| Total Hours for Degree | 63 |
Notes and Information
The minimum general education component for the Associate in Applied Science degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 15 semester credits of coursework distributed over the disciplines of Communications, Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Physical and Life Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The curriculum guide for each Associate in Applied Science degree program will spell out the course requirements or options available for satisfying the general education component. With appropriate justification and in consultation with your academic advisor, a request to substitute a course for one recommended in this guide may be granted with the appropriate approvals from the Department Chair, Dean for Instruction and Vice-President for Instruction. However, no substitutions are allowed in Groups I-III (General Education Component; GECC) of the curriculum guide (see the Associate in Applied Science general degree requirements worksheet in the John A. Logan College Catalog).
| Fall Only Courses |
|---|
| IDM 210 |
| MAC 200 |
Students planning to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree should, when given a choice, enroll in the general education course that is IAI GECC approved and articulated with participating Illinois institutions.
The Welding Technology Program is a minimum of 63 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.
*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.
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John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.
- Safety Procedures: Students will develop a strong understanding of safety protocols and practices in the welding industry.
- Welding Techniques: Students will demonstrate proficiency in various welding techniques and clearly understand the process.
- Welding Equipment and Setup: Students will learn to set up and operate welding equipment, welding torches, and gas regulators.
- Weld Quality: Students will understand the principles of weld quality in accordance with applicable welding code books.
- Material Selection: Students will learn how to choose the appropriate materials for specific welding projects based on metal, tensile strength, and the desired outcome.
Welding Faculty Contact
Grover Mays
Welding Professor
Email: grover.mays@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8345
Office: C139A