Welding/Machining & Manufacturing, Certificate, 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 also includes the state’s only ASNT Level lll degree-based training program for non-destructive metal testing.
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 Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.
Welding Certificate
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 22
Award: One-Year Diploma or AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
| WMT 117 | Crane and Forklift Operation | 2 |
| WMT 120 | Manufac Symbols Measurements | 1 |
| WMT 121 | Blueprint Reading | 1 |
| WMT 142 | Welding Economics | 2 |
| WMT 151 | Welding Lab II | 4 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate (One-Year Diploma): 31
Manufacturing/Machining
AAS Degree ONLY
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| WMT 201 | Quality & Productivity Improvement | 2 |
| WMT 230 | Welding Robotic Lab | 3 |
| WMT 231 | Manual Machining Lab | 3 |
| WMT 240 | Manuf Programming & Installation | 3 |
| | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
BUS 170: Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management required for third year.
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| WMT 250 | Laser Cutting Technology | 3 |
| WMT 251 | CNC Machining Station Lab | 3 |
| WMT 260 | Advanced Machining | 4 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate (AAS): 64.5