There is tremendous scope and career potential within the field of welding technology. It is such a diverse field that there is an application for virtually every personality type. The Welding Technology Department offers a variety of award plans to fit the varying needs and goals of aspiring welding professionals.

A distinct difference between the AAS degrees and the certificates is that the degrees require five core curriculum courses, like English, math, and history. To help place a student into the correct level of these courses, the student must complete TSI testing. The certificates do not include these courses, and so they do not require the testing. Contact your advisor to determine what test(s) you need. Link to the College Catalog for a listing of 2025/2026 Award Plans and Program Maps.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees:

Can be completed in two years. These awards include general education courses (English, math, history, philosophy, speech). Because of this, students who declare an AAS major will be required to take the TSI or other assessment.

• Architectural and Ornamental Metals AAS
• Code Welding AAS
• Welding Inspection AAS

Certificates:

Can be completed in two semesters each, and only include welding classes.

• Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Introduction to Fabrication Certificate
• Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Advanced Fabrication Certificate (Take Intro to Fabrication Certificate first.)
• Inspection Certificate
• Pipe Welding Certificate (Take the Structural Welding Certificate first)
• Structural Welding Certificate
• Ultrahigh Purity Piping Certificate

Stackable Credentials

• • The courses in the Multiple Process Welding OSA can be applied toward any Welding Technology AAS and some certificates.
  • The courses in the Structural Welding, Pipe Welding, and Ultrahigh Purity Piping Certificates can be applied toward the AAS in Code Welding.
  • The courses in the Structural Welding and Inspection Certificates can be applied toward the AAS in Welding Inspection.
  • The courses in the Introduction to Fabrication and Advanced Fabrication Certificates can be applied toward the AAS in Architectural and Ornamental Metals.

Occupational Skills Award:

• Multiple Process Welding Occupational Skills Award – Can be completed in one semester.

Bachelor’s Degree:

• Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree

Want to take non-credit courses instead? The Welding Department offers certain classes through ACC’s Continuing Education (CE) program.