# WELDING TECHNOLOGY (Associate in Science)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding

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The associate of applied science degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction, and manufacturing industries.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  SLO i Safety Outcome – Demonstrate proper safety practices when working in a welding environment.
2.  Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry journeyman welder standards.
3.  Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
4.  Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
5.  Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry and physics to the application of welding skills
6.  Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (18 units)** | | 18 |
| ENGR 226 | ENGINEERING DRAWING | 3 |
| WELD 270A | BASIC WELDING | 3 |
| WELD 270B | ADVANCED WELDING | 3 |
| WELD 270C | WELDING: GMAW & GTAW | 3 |
| WELD 277 | METAL FABRICATION | 3 |
| WELD 280A | STRUCTURAL STEEL WELDING CERTIFICATION | 3 |
| or WELD 280B | PIPE WELDING CERTIFICATION | 3 |
| **Plus 6-6.5 units of technical electives from the following:** | | 6-6.5 |
| WELD 275 | BLUEPRINT READING AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES | 3 |
| WELD 276 | WELDING POWER | 3 |
| WELD 273 | METALLURGY | 3 |
| CTCH 200 | WORKPLACE SAFETY- OSHA10 | 0.5 |
| **Total** | | **24-24.5** |