Program: Welding Technology, ATA - Skagit Valley College

Apr 05, 2025

2016-2017 Catalog SVC

Associate in Technical Arts Degree

Graduates of the two-year Welding Technology Associate in Technical Arts degree program (ATA) become proficient in all of the common industrial welding and cutting processes used in the boatbuilding, industrial maintenance, construction, and manufacturing, industries. Students receive advanced training in diverse topics ranging from welding metallurgy to computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) metalworking operations.

An Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits in courses numbered 100 or above with an accumulated grade point average of 2.0. Courses must include completion of the technical major and general education requirements.

Suggested Schedule

Includes required ATA courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

First Year

Fall

CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2) (3) ~
WT 113 - Introduction to Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding (5)
WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools (3)
MANF 140 - Print Reading in Manufacturing (3)
WMATH 100 - Professional Technical Applied Math (5) †

Total Hours: 19

Winter

WT 213 - Intermediate Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding (9)
MANF 120 - Industrial Safety & CPR (3) ^
ENGL 170 - Professional and Technical Communication (3) †

Total Hours: 15

Spring

Total Hours: 19

Second Year

Fall

WT 116 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy (5)
WT 211 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (9)
CMST 125 - Professional Communication: D (3) √
SOSC 113 - Job Search (1)

Total Hours: 18

Winter

WT 112 - Introduction to Wirefeed Welding (5)
WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification (9)
LC/GE (5-10) *

Total Hours: 19+

Spring

WT 199 - Cooperative Education Experience (1-15)
WT 212 - Intermediate Wirefeed Welding (9)
WT 222 - Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification (9)

Total Hours: 19+

Note:

* Learning Community (5-10 credits) or 5 credits of General Education (natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities) from AA-DTA distribution. Must be outside of technical area, approved by Department Chair. Please see INDEX regarding Learning Communities.

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (ENGL& 101 can substitute for ENGL 170 ) (MATH& 107 or MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 can substitute for WMATH 100 )

~ or CSS 103 or CSS 104 with a minimum 3.0 GPA or completion of one quarter or 15 credits of college-level course work with a minimum 3.0 GPA

^ or PE 200 or a valid CPR/First Aid certification from an approved provider.

√ or CMST& 210