Welding Technology
- Two Year Program
- 38 College Credit Hours
- Morning & Afternoon Options
- Earn Welding Certifications in
ARC, MIG, TIG and Layout Fabrication
In the WATC welding technology program, students learn basic and advanced welding in four areas: ARC, TIG, MIG, and layout and fabrication . Students' welding skills must meet the American Welding Society certification test standards for both structural and high-pressure vessel welding . Successful students earn welding certificates of proficiency in ARC, TIG, MIG, and layout and fabrication . They complete the two-year program with 38 hours of college credit which apply to an associate of applied science degree or a bachelor’s degree from UA Fort Smith .
| Fall Semester 1st Year | Spring Semester 1st Year | Fall Semester 2nd Year | Spring Semester 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout & Fabrication – Sheet Metal | ARC Welding - Basic | MIG Welding – Basic | TIG Welding – Basic |
| Introduction to Welding & Blueprint Reading | ARC Welding - Advanced | MIG Welding - Advanced | TIG Welding - Advanced |
| Personal Finance | Computer Elective | Computer Elective | Computer Elective |
(Sample schedule only, student’s schedule may vary)
