Fabrication/Welding Technology, AAS

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Length: 90 credits

Program Contacts:

Offered by: Advanced Technology, lanecc.edu/advtech
Program Coordinator: Doug Ford, forddo@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5498
Advanced Technology Academic Advising: AdvTechPrograms@lanecc.edu; contact advising: lanecc.edu/advising/contact; 541-463-3800

Estimated Cost: $18,949.00

Resident Tuition: $ 11,340.00*
Technology Fees: $ 990.00
General Student Fees: $ 804.00**
Online Course Fee: $ (if applicable)
Books / Course Materials: $ 1,550.00
Program Specific Fees: $ 3,288.00 (course fees)
Other Cost / Expenses: $ 845.00*** (tools)
Differential Fees: $ 132.00**** (if applicable)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-tuition.

* Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

*** Any special info about program costs or expenses.

**** This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment in entry-level and higher positions in metal fabrication industries. Graduates will begin work in light or heavy metal fabrication as welders and/or fabricators. Training and experience can lead to careers in technical sales, supervision, estimating, quality control, inspection, specialty welding, and teaching, as well as self-employment. The Fabrication/Welding Certificate Program (the first year of the two-year degree) prepares graduates for employment as Welders/Fabricators. The Welding Processes Certificate Program prepares graduates for employment as Welder-Trainees or Welders.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Apply knowledge of forming, fitting, and welding processes

PLO 2 - Demonstrate entry-level fabrication techniques and multiple welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC, OAC structural and pipefitting, metallurgy, and quality control procedures. Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning

PLO 3 - Use blueprint-reading skills, cost estimating, applied science of materials, and mathematics necessary to the profession

PLO 4 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards

PLO 5 - Use mathematical formulas to calculate area, volume, and weight of metal objects

Program Requirements

General Education

GENERAL EDUCATION courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition
Any WR course higher than WR 115

Math (4-5 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Program Core Courses

PROGRAM CORE courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better, P/NP is not accepted. It is recommended students complete the math requirement prior to taking core courses.

WLD 112 - Fabrication/Welding 1 12 Credit(s)
WLD 113 - Fabrication/Welding 2 12 Credit(s)
WLD 114 - Fabrication/Welding 3 12 Credit(s)
WLD 215 - Fabrication/Welding 4 12 Credit(s)
WLD 216 - Fabrication/Welding 5 12 Credit(s)
WLD 217 - Fabrication/Welding 6 12 Credit(s)
Welding Lab or Co-op (3 credits) - Complete one of the following:
WLD 142 - Pipe Welding Lab: Carbon Steel 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 280W - Co-op Ed: Welding 3-12 Credit(s)

Program Electives

Complete 5 credits of Program Electives, selected from the list below. WLD courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. WLD 139 is only offered P/NP, and must be completed with a Pass grade. All other ELECTIVES must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

COOP 206 - Co-op Ed: Internship Seminar 1-2 Credit(s)
DRF 160 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 4 Credit(s)
MFG 101 - Safety and Basic Shop Practice 3 Credit(s)
MTH 060 - Beginning Algebra 4 Credit(s)
MTH 075 - Applied Algebra for Technicians 4 Credit(s)
Any Math course higher than MTH 075
WLD 111 - Blueprint Reading for Welders 3 Credit(s)
WLD 121 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 122 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (stick welding) 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 139 - Welding Lab 1-3 Credit(s)
WLD 140 - Welder Qualification (Cert): Wire Drive Processes 3 Credit(s)
WLD 141 - Welder Qualification (Cert): SMAW 3 Credit(s)
WLD 143 - Wire Drive Welding 1 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 154 - Wire Drive Welding 2 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 159 - Wire Drive Welding 3 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 160 - Wire Drive Welding 4 1-4 Credit(s)
WLD 242 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 3 Credit(s)
WLD 256 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 3 Credit(s)

Notes

This is the parent program for the Fabrication/Welding Technology, 1-yr Certificate .
This program follows the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified.
A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
Cooperative Education (Co-op): Co-op offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. In certain circumstances, co-op experience may be substituted for major course work. For more information, see your Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator.
This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer to OIT.