Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in almost any facet of the diverse field of welding technology. It addresses the needs of beginners as well as those of experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills and certifications.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Perform entry-level welding skills required in the pipe, fabrication, and structural industries.
- Model appropriate safety procedures.
- Examine welds for discontinuities and defects using current visual inspection practices.
- Complete basic welding operations using appropriate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) based on the American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 standard, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IX codebook, and the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 code.
- Determine corrective practices to repair defects in the welds.
- Interpret prints and welding symbols in the welding industry.
- Establish foundational industry-relevant soft skills.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Welding Technology A.A.S.
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$192.00 MAT 132: $92.00 LIB ARTS: $100.00 Total Books: $192.00
In-State Tuition
$5,856.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 61 CR x 96 = $5856.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5856.00
Other Fees
$3,075.00 LAB Fees: WLD 105: $192.00 WLD 106: $192.00 WLD 108: $192.00 WLD 128: $192.00 WLD 209: $192.00 WLD 211A: $192.00 WLD 211B: $346.00 WLD 215: $165.00 WLD 219: $374.00 WLD 227: $346.00 WLD 228: $346.00 WLD 229: $346.00 Total Other Fees: $3075.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,738.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 61 CR x 258 = $15,738.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $15,738.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$790.00 Microsoft Access: $30.00 – for CIS classes Welding personal protective equipment: $760.00 – for multiple WLD classes Total Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools: $790.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,913.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$19,795.00
