The Associate in Applied Science Welding program is designed for persons to acquire the technical knowledge and skills required to obtain career positions in welding, fabrication, and related occupations. Graduates may qualify for positions in industry such as machinery fabrication, structural fabrication, pipe fabrication, plant maintenance, and trade occupations which require welding skills. Students who complete the first year of the program will gain sufficient training to obtain entry-level employment. The second year of the program will focus on specific advanced skills in welding applications: Structural, Production, & Pipe. Washington Associate of Building Officials (WABO) testing is available.