Program: Welding Technology, ATA - Skagit Valley College

Apr 16, 2025

2017-2018 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)
WT 111 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (5)
WT 114 - Thermal Cutting Processes (3)
WT 211 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (9)

Total Hours: 19

Winter

† ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
WT 112 - Introduction to Wirefeed Welding (5)
WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification (9)
MANF 140 - Print Reading in Manufacturing (3)

Total Hours: 22

Spring

† WMATH 100 - Professional Technical Applied Math (5)
WT 116 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy (5)
WT 212 - Intermediate Wirefeed Welding (9)

Total Hours: 19

Second Year

Fall

WT 113 - Introduction to Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding (5)
WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools (3)
WT 222 - Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification (9)

Total Hours: 17

Winter

CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)
WT 213 - Intermediate Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding (9)

Total Hours: 14

Spring

WT 199 - Cooperative Education Experience (1-15) (1)
MANF 120 - Industrial Safety & CPR (3)
WT 223 - Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding Applications & Certification (9)

Total Hours: 13

Note:

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class.

Note: Students are required to supply various, protective clothing and welding consumables. A complete list can be obtained by E-Mailing Department Chair or by visiting the weld shop in Reeves Hall.