Welding Technology | AAS
This program is eligible for free tuition
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
68
Location
Sioux City
Cherokee
Denison
Transferable
Estimated Program Costs Required Classes

This program, the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology, prepares students for a career in the manufacturing, fabrication, and structural steel industries. The program includes hands-on application of SMAW, GMAW, Oxy Fuel, FCAW, GTAW and Robotic Weld processes, using ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and evaluated to AWS D1.1 structural steel code or other codes (ASME sect. IX, API 1104, etc.) as appropriate. The program’s curriculum is aligned to AWS national standards for entry level welders and includes safety, blueprint reading, and welding procedure specifications.

Upon successful completion of all competencies, students will have the opportunity to test for numerous AWS and ASME certifications. Students may incur additional fees for testing for these certifications.

Meet Your Advisor

Lorena Carmona
Career Navigator
lorena.carmona@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3301
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment

Required Classes for Welding Technology | AAS

For a list of current required classes, visit:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2340&returnto=752

 

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

Bill Fitch
Welding Instructor
bill.fitch@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3374
Sioux City Campus, ITC Room H402
Jered Frenchman
Welding Instructor
jered.frenchman@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3151
Sioux City Campus, ITC
Rachel Peters
Welding Specialist
rachel.peters@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3096
Sioux City Campus
Kevin Woockman
Director of Building Trades and Apprenticeship
kevin.woockman@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3119
Sioux City Campus, Corporate College, Room B118
 

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $13,736.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,144.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Estimated books: $600.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and meals: $3,400.00/semester

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.