916 - Welding Technology (AOS)
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Program Description
The first year, students will complete AWS Level I standards for an entry-level welder. The second year will take students toward AWS Level II -advanced welder and expert welder. Additional techniques such as high-pressure vessel and high-pressure pipe will be taught, as well as other advanced welding techniques.
Program Advantages
The welding technology program is taught according to the standards set by the American Welders Society (AWS) and is AWS-certified
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 83 percent are employed; 17 percent continued their education.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Industrial welder
Steel construction
Equipment repair
Self-employment
Fabrication welder
Structural welder
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alfred State welding technology graduates may enter directly into construction supervision BTech or the technology management BBA degree program. Graduates who have credit for freshman composition, statistics, literature, history, and speech may complete the BBA program in two additional years; others may complete the BBA program in two-and-one-half years.
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.