Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Technical and Professional Studies
More Options: Classroom Based
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Location: Centennial
Transferability: Non-transferable
Secure your spot in the classes you need for spring 2024 at Pikes Peak State College today, and take the next step towards achieving your academic and career goals!
Register TodayWEL courses are currently full for Spring 2024. Students can pursue general education courses or there are a few elective options with limited availability. ACT 1011 Metal Welding & Cutting I and ACT 1024 Replace Weld-on Exterior Panel are approved electives. Please contact ralph.mills@pikespeak.edu if you are interested in ACT 1011 and/or ACT 1024 this Spring.
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As a welding student at PPSC you will learn about the science of welding and explore a variety of welding techniques. Coursework and training will include:
Expert faculty provide in-depth instruction in the field of welding and help prepare students to enter the workforce quickly.
Covers theory and practice in oxy-acetylene processes with emphasis toward AWS welder qualification with mild steel electrode E-7018 welding in the horizontal and vertical position.
Covers welding in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum plate and carbon steel pipe with the GTAW process. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.
Covers welding in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum plate and carbon steel pipe with the GTAW process. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.
Introduces design and construction of welded sculptures with the use of different fabrication techniques. This course includes uses of different metalworking machines, hot and cold working practices, and demonstration of coloring and texturing metal.
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Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.
Courses and Credit Hours
WEL 1000 - Safety for Welders (1)
WEL 1006 - Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters (4)
WEL 1013 - Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting (2)
WEL 1014 - Oxyacetylene Welding (2)
WEL 1021 - Structural Welding I (3)
WEL 1025 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (4)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.
Courses and Credit Hours
WEL 1022 - Structural Welding II (3)
WEL 1024 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (4)
WEL 2025 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (4)
MAT 1140 - Career Math (3)
CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy (3)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.
Courses and Credit Hours
WEL 2000 - Advanced CAD/CAM Cutting Processes (4)
WEL 2024 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (4)
WEL 2030 - Pipe Welding I (4)
COM 2250 - Organizational Communication (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.
Courses and Credit Hours
WEL 2005 - Introduction to Ornamental Iron (4)
WEL 2031 - Pipe Welding II (4)
WEL 2050 - Layout & Fabrication (4)
BUS 1015 (3) or General Education Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.
Courses and Credit Hours
WEL 1080 - Internship (1-4) or WEL 2080 - Internship (1-4)
WEL 2063 - Applied Metal Properties (4)
WEL 2064 - Creative Welding (4)
WEL 2089 - Capstone (4)
1 General Education Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15
ACT 1011 - Metal Welding & Cutting I (3)
ACT 1024 - Replace Weld-on Exterior Panel (3)
ACT 2011 - Metal Welding & Cutting II (2)
WEL 1080 - Internship (4)
WEL 2000 - Advanced CAD/CAM Cutting Process (4)
WEL 2005 - Introduction to Ornamental Iron (4)
WEL 2030 - Pipe Welding I (4)
WEL 2031 - Pipe Welding II (4)
WEL 2050 - Layout and Fabrication (4)
WEL 2063 - Applied Metal Properties (4)
WEL 2064 - Creative Welding (4)
WEL 2089 - Capstone (4)
MAT 1140 - Career Math (3)