Welding Fabrication and Robotics 63 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Welding Fabrication & Robotics Associate Degree program prepares learners to program and operate CNC cutting and forming equipment, as well as robotic welders and develops the skills needed to work in an advanced metal manufacturing environment. Learners also expand their print reading skills through fabrication layout, fixturing and precision measurement. Welding metallurgy and machine shop principles are also studied. Critical thinking skills are built through problem solving activities that foster teamwork, positive attitudes and an understanding of global competition.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Inspect product
- Layout components/assemblies
- Join materials to detailed drawings
- Cut materials to detailed drawings
- Form materials to detailed drawings
- Demonstrate industry-recognized safety practices
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Welder
Courses
The Welding Fabrication and Robotics Associate Degree is a 63 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Welding Fabrication and Robotics Associate Degree:
- The Welding Robotic Operation Technical Diploma will provide you with 22% (14 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Welding Fabrication and Robotics Associate Degree
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | B.S. in Operations Management |
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Applied Science |
| UW Platteville | Industrial Technology Management |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
View all transfer guidesAdmissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.