The Metal Fabrication/Welding program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

The Metal Fabrication/Welding Technology AAS program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in various welding career options. It expands on the welding certificate to include additional training in major processes, as well as opportunities to learn machining, FCAW, and common fabrication practices, along with the general education courses required to foster well-rounded critical thinking. These skills enhance a welder’s employability and potential for promotion in their field.

(Major Code 2460; CIP Code 48.0508)

Welding (Metal Fabrication) Program web page

Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Metal Fabrication/Welding Technology, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Perform welding and related tasks in a safe manner by utilizing proper PPE and precautions.
  • Perform simulation welder qualification testing using Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding to a minimum standard of AWS D1.1.
  • Apply technical knowledge and technique to properly weld carbon steels as well as some aluminum and stainless operations.
  • Independently layout, cut, fit up, and weld projects per shop drawings and Weld Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
  • Apply welding knowledge and skills to fabrication and structural projects.
  • Perform basic machining operations.