BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & TRADES
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Welding Technology program is designed for persons to acquire the technical knowledge and
skills required to obtain a career in welding, fabrication, and related occupations. Graduates may
qualify for positions in industries such as machinery fabrication, structural fabrication, pipe
fabrication, plant maintenance, and trade occupations which require welding skills. Students who
complete the first year of the program will gain sufficient training to obtain entry-level
employment. The second year of the program will focus on advanced skills in welding applications
in specialty areas.
Persons who complete the two-year program of study may earn the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in
Welding Technology with an emphasis in structural welding, industrial production welding or pipe welding. The one-
year welding certificate of achievement is available for students who do not wish to complete a two-year degree. Local
employers indicate that there are jobs available for students who complete either the certificate or the AAS degree.
Interested students must work out their individual programs with a department advisor.
This program has been designed to allow students to enroll at the beginning of each quarter. Students entering the
program will progress sequentially through the lab classes; lecture classes are offered during scheduled quarters only.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Placement processes
Meet with Welding faculty/advisor prior to enrolling
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Related Instruction and Program Core (87 Credits)
BUS 120 Human Relations on the Job (4)
CMST 100 Human Communications (4)
ENGL 109 Applied Technical Writing (3)
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid & CPR (2)
MAP 101 Applied Mathematics (AUT/WLD) (5)
WLD 110 Welding Theory I (5)
WLD 111 Welding Process I (6)
WLD 112 Thermal Cutting & Welding (3)
WLD 120 Welding Theory II (5)
WLD 121 Welding Process II (6)
WLD 122 Gas Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD 130 Welding Theory III (5)
WLD 131 Welding Process III (6)
WLD 132 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG) (3)
WLD 151 Technical Drawing Interpretation (3)
WLD 152 Welding Layout I (3)
WLD 153 Welding Layout II (3)
WLD 205 Weld Test Methods (4)
WLD 206 Welding Codes and Standards (4)
WLD 207 Welding Metallurgy (4)
WLD 212 Gas Metal Arc Welding II (3)
APPROVED WELDING ELECTIVES AS NEEDED
WLD 190 Skill Improvement (2-6)
WLD 290 Skill Improvement II (2-6)
WLD 295 Work-Based Learning (1-4)
WLD 297 - Work-Based Learning Seminar (1)
Structural Welding Option (24 Credits Total)
WLD 241 Structural Weld Process I (6)
WLD 242 Structural Welding I (3)
WLD 243 Structural Weld Process II (6)
WLD 244 Submerged Arc Welding (3)
WLD 245 Structural Weld Process III (6)
Production Welding Option (24 credits Total)
WLD 261 Production Weld Process I (6)
WLD 262 Production Welding I (3)
WLD 263 Production Weld Process II (6)
WLD 264 Advanced Arc Welding (3)
WLD 265 Production Weld Process III (6)
Pipe Welding Option (24 Credits Total)
WLD 281 Pipe Welding I (6)
WLD 282 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II (TIG) (3)
WLD 283 Pipe Welding II (6)
WLD 284 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III (TIG) (3)
WLD 285 Pipe Welding III (6)
111 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
Rev. 2018.07.25
NAME: __________________________________________
SID: __________________________________________
WELDING PRE-REQUISITE FLOW CHART
Start by talking with your assigned advisor to determine which courses to take first based on your placement scores.
CMST 100 Human Communications
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid & CPR
WLD 110 Welding Theory I
WLD 111 Welding Process I
WLD 112 Thermal Cutting and Welding
WELDING QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
FIRST (20-22 Credits)
SECOND (20-22 Credits)
THIRD (20-22 Credits)
Related Instruction (3-5)
BUS/CMST/ENGL/MAP
WLD 110 (5)
WLD 111 (6)
WLD112 (3)
WLD 151 (3)
Related Instruction (3-5
BUS/CMST/ENGL/MAP
WLD 120 (5)
WLD 121 (6)
WLD 122 (3)
WLD 152 (3)
Related instruction (3-5)
BUS/CMST/ENGL/MAP
WLD 130 (5)
WLD 131 (6)
WLD 132 (3)
WLD 153 (3)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app.
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next
year
Meet with your advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
Related instruction should be
completed during the first year to
second year time, time conflicts with
WLD courses. Some substitutions
available
Requirement Substitution Courses
CMST 100 CMST& 210, CMST& 220
BUS 120 PSYC& 100, SOC& 101
ENGL 109 ENGL& 101
MAP 101 MAP 100+ or equivalent
Assess program plan with advisor
Determine need for summer classes
WELDING QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (Year TWO)
FOURTH (15+ Credits)
FIFTH (15+ Credits)
SIXTH (15 + Credits)
FAD 150 and/or
Remaining Related Instruction
WLD 205 (4)
WLD 212 (3)
Structural Welding Option
WLD 241 (6)
Production Welding option
WLD 261 (6)
Pipe Welding Option
WLD 281 (6)
FAD 150 and/or
Remaining Related Instruction
WLD 206 (4)
Structural Welding Option
WLD 242 (3)
WLD 243 (6)
Production Welding Option
WLD 262 (3)
WLD 263 (6)
Pipe Welding Option
WLD 282 (3)
WLD 283 (6)
FAD 150 and/or
Remaining Related Instruction
WLD 207 (4)
Structural Welding Option
WLD 244 (3)
WLD 245 (6)
Production Welding Option
WLD 264 (3)
WLD 265 (6)
Pipe Welding Option
WLD 284 (3)
WLD 285 (6)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Meet with your advisor
Determine need for any approved
WLD electives
Assess program plan with advisor
Apply for BBCC graduation
Explore BBCC Career services
Prepare for employment interviews
(resume, cover letter, etc.)
Finalize/sign program plan with
advisor
SID: __________________________________________
NAME: __________________________________________
WELDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (52 CREDITS)
BUS 120 Human Relations on the Job (4)
CMST 100 Human Communication (4)
ENGL 109 Applied Technical Writing (3)
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid & CPR (2)
MAP 101 Applied Mathematics (AUT/WLD) (5)
WLD 110 Welding Theory I (5)
WLD 111 Welding Process I (6)
WLD 112 Thermal Cutting & Welding (3)
WLD 120 Welding Theory II (5)
WLD 121 Welding Process II (6)
WLD 122 Gas Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD 151 Technical Drawing Interpretation (3)
WLD 152 Welding Layout I (3)
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT (37 CREDITS)
WLD 110 Welding Theory I (5)
WLD 111 Welding Process I (6)
WLD 112 Thermal Cutting & Welding (3)
WLD 120 Welding Theory II (5)
WLD 121 Welding Process II (6)
WLD 122 Gas Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD 132 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I (TIG) (3)
WLD 151 Technical Drawing Interpretation (3)
WLD 152 Welding Layout I (3)
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Big Bend Community College
WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Certificate of Achievement
Students working toward a Certificate of Achievement need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in
their Workforce Education area of interest. The plan must include all related instruction components. The Certificate
of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student who has not completed an Associate in Applied
Science degree program.
Certificate of Accomplishment
Students working toward a Certificate of Accomplishment need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in
their Workforce Education area of interest. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the
student who does not complete a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Applied Science degree program.
Changes or substitutions for course work in the college catalog must be listed and approved by the advisor. It is
essential that students meet quarterly with their advisor before registration to review progress and plan their
program.
Each program plan must be approved by the Workforce Education program advisor and Dean of Workforce
Education. Certificates will be issued out of the Dean of Workforce Education Instructional Services office.
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Title of Certificate:
Advisor Approval:
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Advisor Date
Program Completion Approval:
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Dean of Workforce Education Date
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Instructional Services Office Assistant Date
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