Program Map for Welding
General Information
The welding program at EvCC is designed to meet the expanding needs of the many occupations that utilize welding. The welding department provides a balanced course of study, including hands-on learning experiences, technical information and general education courses. Emphasis is on welding, torch burning techniques, and fabrication techniques, with opportunities for attaining these skills in a lab setting.
The welding program is competency based and is divided into separate skill blocks. Each skill block is based on a 100-hour period of laboratory time. An average student should be able to complete a skill block within that time. As a student completes a skill block and demonstrates mastery of those skills by passing an exit test for that skill block, he/she can receive credit for it and move to the next level of training. This permits students to move through the program at their own rate. All welding courses are available as either day or evening classes. Specialty courses of study may be arranged through a welding instructor. Welding labs are limited to eighteen (18) participants on average.
Career Opportunities
Today, welders use automated as well as manual methods of joining metal parts through a process of heating the metal pieces and then melting and fusing them together to form a permanent bond. Frequently, they plan their work based upon drawings and speculation figures. Knowledge of blueprint reading is important, along with knowledge of the properties of different materials, knowledge of applied techniques and expected results of heating and melding of various types of metals. These skills and competencies are well addressed by EvCC's welding program.
Most employers will require the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Good eyesight, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and the ability to concentrate on detail work for long periods and work in awkward positions, at times, are important traits for a person considering this career.
Welders may find employment in places such as: manufacturing and repair shops, shipbuilding yards, the aerospace industry, construction of buildings, bridges and other structures; also joining pipes for pipelines, power plants, refineries and the high-tech sector using CNC controlled equipment. Welders can advance to more skilled jobs with additional training and experience. Opportunities exist to become supervisors, inspectors and instructors.AMTEC has one of the best Employment Facilitators: Teri Reade Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Careers AMTEC, Room 115 (425) 388-9361 treade@everettcc.edu
Program Outcomes
- Build practical skills toward industry standards
- Build soft skill toward industry standards
- Build skills toward State and National welding certifications
- Demonstrate safe work, habits that reflect concern and care for self, others, and the environment.
- Work as an effective team member, as well as independently.
Faculty advisors for the Welding Program are listed below.
- Jason Speicher jspeicher@everettcc.edu
- Karl Fulton kfulton@everettcc.edu
- Kimberly Allen kiallen@everettcc.edu
- Rob White rowhite@everettcc.edu
CHECKLISTS
- AMTEC: Welding and Fabrication ATA (Advanced Mfg Tech)
- Welding ATA
- Welding, Entry-Level Welding Certificate
- Welding Certificate
- Welding, Advanced TIG Certificate
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
Contact AMTEC directly for your first quarter courses: email mfg@everettcc.edu, ph: 425-388-9570 or text: 425-382-7611.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH 86, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL 98, you’ll need to take ENGL/TS/AEP 97
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
MFG T 100 - Preparation for Success in Industry in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as AWS and AMTEC club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO and/or MESA.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the WELDING Pathway so that if you change to another program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take TS/MATH 086 - Essentials of Intermediate Algebra or ENG T 101 - Introduction to Graphics and Measurement Take TS/ENGL 098/098D - Introduction to College Writing or CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Take H DEV 155 - Human Relations in the Workplace or BUS 110D - Business Communications If you do not take ENGL 98D or BUS 110D, then you will need to take a five-credit Diversity course. (Diversity courses have D at the end of their course numbers.)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed. You may contact any of the advisors listed below:
- Jason Speicher jspeicher@everettcc.edu
- Karl Fulton kfulton@everettcc.edu
- Kimberly Allen kiallen@everettcc.edu
- Rob White rowhite@everettcc.edu
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as AWS or AMTEC.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program. The letters in brackets next to some courses indicate which stackable certificate they are a part of:
- A = Entry Level Welding Certification - 19 Credits
- B = Advanced TIG Welding - 21 Credits
- C = Sub-Arc Welding - 19 Credits
- D = Aerospace Fabrication and Welding - 36 Credits
- E = Certification in Welding - 43 Credits
MFG T 100 - Preparing for Success in Industry [A, B, C, D, E] WELD 150 - Blueprint Reading for Industry [B,C,D] 
WELD 151 - Carbon Steel Metallurgy for the Trades (F) WELD 152 - Welding Base Materials: Processes and Procedures (W) or ENG T 230 -Manufacturing Materials and Processes [E] WELD 153 - Non-Ferrous Metallurgy for the Trades (Sp) WELD 111 - Basic Layout [E]
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss career opportunities. You may contact any of the advisors listed below:
- Jason Speicher jspeicher@everettcc.edu
- Karl Fulton kfulton@everettcc.edu
- Kimberly Allen kiallen@everettcc.edu
- Rob White rowhite@everettcc.edu
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate. You must complete 54 credits from any combination of the classes below. Some classes may be repeated for credit.
Welding Classes:
- WELD 190 - Oxyacetylene [E]
- WELD 191 and 291 - Basic Arc [A, E]
- WELD 192 and 292 - Advanced Arc [E]
- WELD 193 - Basic Pipe [E]
- WELD 194 and 294 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding [B,E]
- WELD 195 - Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding [A,E]
- WELD 196 and 296 - Flux Core Arc Welding [E]
Fabrication Classes:
- WELD 210 - Heavy Plate Fabrication [E]
- WELD 211 - Sheet Metal Fabrication or WELD 217 - Aerospace Sheet Metal Fabrication [D,E]
- WELD 212 - Pipefitting and Pipe Systems Fabrication [E]
- WELD 213 - Structural Steel Fabrication and Field Welding [E]
- WELD 214 - Sub-Arc Welding/Press Brake Operation [C,D,E]
- WELD 216 - Advanced Tig Welding [B,D,E]
- WELD 285 - Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Plasma Cutting or WELD 286 - Aerospace CNC Plasma Cutting [D,E]
Elective Classes:
- MFG T 119 - Introduction to Robotics [E]
- WELD 101 - Introduction to Welding [E]
- WELD 154 - Industrial Safety for the Metal Trades [E]
- WELD 287 - CNC Waterjet Cutting [E]
- WELD 225 and 226 - Welding Skills Building [D,E]
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
- Jason Speicher jspeicher@everettcc.edu
- Karl Fulton kfulton@everettcc.edu
- Kimberly Allen kiallen@everettcc.edu
- Rob White rowhite@everettcc.edu