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Oct 31, 2025
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2025 - 2026 College Catalog
Welding Technology - AAS
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SUNY Delhi offers two associate degrees in welding:
- The AOS degree is geared towards students who are seeking employment after graduation.
- The AAS degree is useful for those students with good math and science backgrounds who are considering transferring to a four-year school at some point.
- The AAS degree has two advisement options:
- Industrial - the traditional welding program
- Sculpture - for those who want to learn welding but to apply it in artistic endeavors
Academic Requirements
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First Semester - Industrial Option
Second Semester - Industrial Option
Third Semester - Industrial Option
Fourth Semester - Industrial Option
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 63/64 (Industrial Option)
Note: MATH 128 is the minimum exit-level mathematics requirement for the AAS degree. First Semester - Sculpture Option
Second Semester - Sculpture Option
Third Semester - Sculpture Option
Fourth Semester - Sculpture Option
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 62 (Sculpture Option)
Note: MATH 128 is the minimum exit-level mathematics requirement for the AAS degree. Welding Technology Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Welding Technology AOS or AAS program should be able to: - Work with all types of welding equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
- Operate and troubleshoot different weld processes to produce a sound weld with success.
- Qualify for certification by the American Welding Society, New York State Department of Transportation, and ASME codes through knowledge of all-position welding of ferrous/nonferrous metals using all major processes.
- Understand the manufacturing processes for the production of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Exhibit the basic understanding of metallurgy necessary to a successful welder.
- Read, construct, and correctly interpret both basic and advanced welding fabrication blueprints, including: welding symbols, weld testing symbols, structural steel shapes, and welding specifications.
SUNY General Education Requirement
Students should be aware that GE requirements vary by degree type. Some majors require additional categories and/or credits. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for more information, visit: General Education General Education Categories and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order): | | 23AR | The Arts | | | 23DV | Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice | | | 23HU | Humanities | | | 23MA | Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning | | | 23NS/23RE | Natural Sciences and Critical Thinking & Reasoning | | | 23OC | Oral Communication | | | 23SS | Social Sciences | | | 23UC | US History & Civic Engagement | | | 23WC/23IL | Written Communication and Information Literacy | | | 23WG | World History & Global Awareness | | | 23WL | World Languages | | | AOS Degree Programs | Specialized Courses approved to satisfy General Education in AOS degree programs | Technical Standards for Welding Technology Program
The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of this program at SUNY Delhi. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program. The college complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; therefore, the college will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Thinking skills General: Apply standard welding principles and practices to perform practical work assignments. Specific: - Understand/interpret information from textbooks, handouts, diagrams, charts, and tables.
- Understand welding codes and qualifications.
- Recognize welding terminology and symbols.
- Interpret blueprints and sketches.
- Visualize three-dimensional objects.
- Distinguish shapes, forms, and patterns.
- Take accurate measurements and do conversions.
- Calculate slopes, circumferences, and decimal equivalents.
- Estimate materials and costs.
- Identify names and uses of tools and machines.
- Describe operations of various welding machines.
- Explain characteristics and uses of different types of metals
- Describe standard welding methods and practices.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Explain the proper care of equipment.
- Formulate fabrication plans.
- Perform procedures according to proper specifications.
- Conduct tests of welding work.
- Distinguish indicators of poor vs. quality construction.
Sensory/Observation skills General: Use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality welding. Specific: - Take precise measurements to 1/16 of an inch.
- Recognize and compare shapes and forms of objects.
- Detect fabrication problems.
- Survey and select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for welding work.
Motor skills General: Possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform welding techniques. Specific: - Operate necessary tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Remove and replace metal pieces.
- Position and maneuver in confined spaces.
- Work at varying heights.
- Lift and transport equipment and materials as necessary.
Communication Skills General: Communicate to gather and convey information. Specific: - Speak, write, and understand English.
* Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources. - Express information coherently.
Behavioral Skills General: Behave appropriately and safely in a cooperative learning environment. Specific: - Fulfill personal and shared responsibilities.
- Work cooperatively with partners and groups.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Follow safety procedures.
Environmental Tolerance General: Function safely in a welding shop environment. Specific: Work for prolonged periods exposed to: - Extreme noise
- Extreme heat
- Sharp tools and materials
- Electrical equipment
- Chemicals and toxins
- Dust and fumes
- Machinery with moving parts
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- Variations in lighting
CODES
SUNY Curriculum Code: 1643 HEGIS: 5308.00 CIP: 480508 Academic Program Enterprise System ID: 5097 SED IRP: 25943 Banner: AAS-33; 5E |
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