Welding Technology | AAS - Western Iowa Tech Western Iowa Tech Community College
 
 

Welding Technology | AAS

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.

Degree
Associate of Applied Science

Credits
68

Locations
Sioux City
Cherokee
Denison Campus

Eligible for Free Tuition/Last Dollar Scholarship

Admissions Advisor

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

Career Information

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.  

 

Required Classes

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

Faculty and Staff

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

Estimated Cost of Attending

* In-state Tuition (total):
$13,736.00
* Out-of-state Tuition (total):
$14,144.00
Educational Fees/sem:
$97.00
Est. Equipment and misc:
$0.00
** Est. Books/sem:
$600.00
Est. Tools:
$0.00
Est. Transportation and personal expense/sem:
$2,273.00
Est. Housing and meals/sem:
$3,675.00
Est. Fees/Misc:
$0.00

* 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.