My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
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.
Program 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
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.
| WEL- MTE | WEL 100 or MTE 105: _________ | 1 |
| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| MTE- WEL | MTE 106 or WEL 106: _________ | 3-4 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
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.
| ELC LST | Approved Elective Course:___________ | 3 |
| WEL- ELC | Welding Elective Course: _________ | 4 |
| COM- GEN | Communication:___________ | 3 |
| WEL- ELC | Welding Elective Course: _________ | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |