My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
This program provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills in welding technology.
This program is offered on an open-entry basis: students may complete a Welding Fundamentals certificate, enter the workforce, and then return at any time to upgrade specific skills while pursuing advanced certificate offerings or an AAS degree.
Welding courses at FRCC Larimer Campus are hybrid welding classes. This includes hands-on shop time and online assignments and assessments.
AAS in Welding Technology
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Getting Into the Program
All courses applied to the degree or certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college-level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
New welding students may contact the welding program for advising in Little Bear Peak (LBP) at the Larimer campus, or call 970-204-8621.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. PHY 105 is a Guaranteed Transfer Pathways course. If you earn a C- or higher, it will always transfer and apply to GT Pathways requirements in every Liberal Arts & Sciences bachelor's degree at every public Colorado institution. Some or all of these courses may not apply to some bachelor's degrees. Always seek advising from the appropriate advisor at the college or university you plan to attend to ensure you are selecting the appropriate coursework for your degree and to ensure it will apply to those degree requirements. Upon the completion of this semester, you will earn your Oxyacetylene Welding certificate.
| WEL- REQ | Welding Course: _________ | 1 |
| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL- ELC | Welding Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of this semester, you will earn your Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding certificate, Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding certificate, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate.
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of this semester, you could earn a Comprehensive Welding certificate and Pipe Code Welding certificate.
| WEL 250 | Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WEL 150 | AWS Qualification Testing | 1 |
| ELC LST | Approved Elective Course:___________ | 3 |
| WEL- ELC | Welding Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| COM- GEN | Communication:___________ | 3 |
| WEL- ELC | Welding Elective Course: _________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |