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Technical Studies in Welding Associate of Applied Science

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Technical Studies in Welding Associate of Applied Science

Interested in becoming a welder? This program provides comprehensive training in Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. You will also receive training in Oxyfuel and Plasma Arc Cutting, Blueprint Reading, Safety, and teambuilding.

While completing this Technical Studies in Welding AAS degree, you will also complete the Welding and Advanced Welding Career Studies Certificates.

Program Length 2 years (4 semesters) Career Opportunities With some experience, graduates could

qualify for lead Welder, line foreman, or shop foreman positions.

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, If you are looking for a

challenging and hands on career, welding is right for you.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover

tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K

to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Eddie Fultz has a Certificate as well as an Associate’s Degree in Welding from Mountain Empire Community College. With decades of industry experience, he provides a comprehensive educational experience for students interested in this high demand field.

Eddie Fultz

Program Coordinator Small Business Inubator (SBI) efultz@vhcc.edu | 276-492-2065

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semester First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 or 115 English Composition I or Technical Writing SDV 100 College Success Skills PSY 200 Principles of Psychology WEL 120 Introduction to Welding MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding TOTAL CREDITS Second Semester (Spring) SOC 200 Principles of Sociology WEL 150 Welding Drawing and Interpretation EEE General Education Elective WEL 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding ENG 115 Technical Writing TOTAL CREDITS

Third Semester (Fall) ITE 115 or 119 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts or Information Literacy MUS 121 or Music in Society or REL 230 Religions of the World HLT 106 First Aid and Safety SAF 130 Industrial Safety OSHA 10 WEL 161 Flux Cored Arc Welding WEL 164 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

3 1 3 2 3 3 15 3 3 3 3 3 15 3 3

TOTAL CREDITS

2 1 3 3 15

Fourth Semester (Spring) WEL 117 Oxyfuel Welding & Cutting WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding WEL 124 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW II) WEL 136 Welding III (Inert Gas) IND 137 Team Concepts and Problem Solving WEL 297 Coordinated Internship TOTAL CREDITS

4 4 3 2 3 4 20

For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.

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