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2023 - 2024 General Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2023 - 2024 General Catalog and Student Handbook

Welding Technology, AAS (CA)


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Bishop States Welding Technology program offers students an opportunity to receive a hands-on education through interactive learning, exciting courses, and distinguished faculty. Learn from industry-leading professionals and gain hands-on experience in a wide range of welding procedures including, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding, and Robotic Welding . Using each of these procedures, students learn to weld plates in various positions including horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Students also learn various techniques for cutting and preparing metal for welding procedures. With the addition of our AAS degree students will have the opportunity to enroll in pipe welding classes, welding inspection classes and print reading classes. While enrolled at Bishop State students will have an opportunity to test for American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. The Bishop State Welding program truly is ” A  Great Place to Start.”  Graduates earn the Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Total Technical Core Coursework: 45-48 Credit Hours


General Education


English Composition


Total: 3 Credit Hours


Total: 3 Credit Hours


Natural Sciences


Choose one course.  PHY 115 recommended.

Total: 4 Credit Hours


Total: 3 Credit Hours


Total: 3 Credit Hours


Total General Education Coursework: 16 Credit Hours


Total Credit Hours for Program Completion: 61-64 Credit Hours


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