Welding/Progressive Welding, Diploma or AAS Degree
The Welding & Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is industry-driven to educate students who want to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. The program provides the proper skills for graduates to excel in welding, machining and lean manufacturing techniques. Students may earn an AAS degree by completing one of the second-year paths, and may return for a third year to complete two AAS degrees. Students who choose the third year option will be required to complete a management course.
Instruction is AWS code-based so that students may sit for welding certification testing, assuring future employer requirements.
Designed for student success, graduates will have many employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Labs include up-to-date technology in areas like gas metal arc welding of steel and aluminum, gas tungsten arc welding of steel and aluminum, shielded metal arc welding, robotic welding, operation of machining stations, metal forming, laser cutting and plasma cutting.
The program provides a path to industry leadership. With the knowledge and abilities gained, graduates will be able to become certified and help fill the demand in today’s highly technical manufacturing environment.
Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from MTI. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending MTI.
Award: One-Year Diploma or AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
| WMT 120 | Manufac Symbols Measurements | 1 |
| WMT 121 | Blueprint Reading | 1 |
| WMT 142 | Welding Economics | 2 |
| WMT 151 | Welding Lab II | 6 |
| CIS 101 | Computer Concepts | 3 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate (One-Year Diploma): 31
Progressive Welding Technology
AAS Degree ONLY
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| WMT 201 | Quality & Productivity Improvement | 2 |
| WMT 230 | Welding Robotic Lab | 3 |
| WMT 242 | Welding Code | 2 |
| WMT 262 | Advanced Welding Processes | 4 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| BUS 212 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| WMT 232 | Weld Testing Methods | 4 |
| WMT 252 | Mechanical Workmanship Lab | 3 |
| WMT 271 | Adv. Robot Welding Qualification | 2 |
| WMT 272 | Adv. Welding Qualification | 2 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14.5 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate (AAS): 65.5