2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 12, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Welding Technology: Advanced Level Welder, AAS


CODE: WELDADVAAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 60     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN AAS Welding Technology: Advanced Level Welder 


SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies​ 

DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Applied Science – Advanced Level Welder provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment in the welding industry. 
Continuation of COA requirements, students will receive additional instruction in Welding Inspection and Testing principals, structural welding code, fabrication and layout techniques, as well as the opportunity for advanced electives.
 
Upon successful completion of modules and levels throughout the degree students may receive National Welding Certifications awarded by the National Construction Certification Education and Research (NCCER) Education Foundation. These industry certifications prepare students for employment. Certifications are registered through the NCCER National Registry, providing transcripts and certificates that can be referenced by employers.
Students may receive NCCER Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Welding Certifications upon successful completion of this Associated of Applied Science.

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?

  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Demonstrate proper safety practices during welding operations.
  2. Read and interpret blueprints.
  3. Cut, prepare and fabricate parts from blueprints and drawings.
  4. Set-up, maintain and perform minor repairs to welding and associated equipment.
  5. Perform satisfactory welds in all positions.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 23


Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Recommended: ENG 101.

Natural Science (4 Credits)


Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (3 Credits)


Recommended: ART 107.

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 37