Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes Welding Technology

Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students will achieve before they graduate. The outcomes below were developed by the faculty in Welding Technology with input from accrediting bodies, advisory committees, employers, etc. This collaboration ensures that the outcomes are relevant for careers that this degree leads to.

Students who graduate with an AAS in Welding Technology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to pass an all position v-groove welder qualification test in accordance to ASME section IX code standards.       
2. Demonstrate the ability to pass an all position pipe welder qualification test in accordance to ASME section IX code standard.       
3. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene cutting equipment
   and procedures.         
4. Demonstrate proper set-up and use of welding and fabrication equipment.           
5. Troubleshoot and solve basic welding, fabrication, and equipment problems.       
6. Analyze, interpret, and apply information found on structural and piping prints.   
7.  Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format.           
8. Apply fabrication principles in both structural and piping fabrication.         
9. Research and apply knowledge of welding information as needed in welding and fabrication applications.   
10. Exhibit and maintain essential employability behaviors.       
11. Apply math principles to solve fabrication problems.

Students who graduate with a One Year Certificate in Welding Technology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene equipment and procedures.
2. Apply math principals to solve fabrication problems .
3. Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format.           
4. Analyze, interpret and apply information found on structural welding blueprints. 
5. Apply fabrication principles in structural fabrication.           
6. Demonstrate the ability to produce structural welds in accordance with ASME section IX code standards.       
7. Demonstrate proper set up and use of welding and fabrication equipment.

Students who graduate with a Certificate in Welding Technology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficient and safe use of Oxy-Acetylene equipment and procedures.
2. Apply math principles to solve fabrication problems
3. Interpret and apply industrial drawing concepts to clearly communicate information in a drawing format.