The Associate in Applied Sciences in Welding Technology degree trains students according to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. To demonstrate welding proficiencies, students must pass lecture and lab assignments, related instruction courses, and pass certification tests prior to completion. Welding certifications include plate and pipe welding using Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes. To meet degree requirements, welding students must become certified to either WABO, or AWS D1.1 process standards. Upon completion students will be prepared to enter the welding, manufacturing and/or fabrication industry.