Student Chapter of the American Welding Society (AWS)
Program Description
Students can earn a certificte or degree in Welding with a specialization in Structural Steel Fabrication, Pipe, or Aluminum. The Welding Technology program prepares students for employment in the metal and construction trades; this is a field that continues to grow and is in very high demand.. Students will gain experiences and competencies in all major welding theory, processes and Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) welding certification testing procedures. BTC's program offers instruction for students to develop expertise in structural steel fabrication, pipe, and aluminum welding.
The program includes classroom instruction and hands-on training in metal trades including safety, blueprint reading, metallurgy, power sources, tools and materials, and layout and fitting techniques. Students are taught in a state-of-the-art facility completed in 2007; the welding facility includes 30,000 plus square feet of lab facilities including a large fabrication and clean room for aluminum welding. Instruction includes self-paced and competency-based components with a core curriculum and electives for specialization and student customization. BTC is a certified WABO testing site for the benefit of our students. Occupational upgrade and retraining for the professional welder are also major components of the Welding Technology program.
In addition to the degree and certificate program, evening courses and self-guided upgrades are available for weld test preparation and brush-up on familiar processes, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, PLATE, and PIPE.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements
Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule
The Welding Technology student will complete a specific course requirement sequence. Students will be advised by the program instructor regarding sequence and schedule of classes. Program hours vary and can range from 7 am to 6:30 pm depending on the section in which students are enrolled.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science or an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree or a certificate upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
For more information see Requirements and Standards and Application Procedures
Graduates will pass one WABO welding certification; analyze and solve welding and equipment problems, demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication with customers, co-workers, and supervisors; competency in blueprint reading, metallurgy, layout and fitting/cutting processes; ability to operate welding equipment safely; and organizational skills, knowledge of materials, set-up and trouble shooting of equipment, and leadership and personal skills.
Application & Registration
Students may enroll in the program at the start of each quarter on a space available basis. Students may enroll full or part-time.
For more information see Admissions
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This program typically starts in Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters
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