





{"id":2950,"date":"2026-07-20T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/?page_id=2950"},"modified":"2026-07-21T01:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T01:25:20","slug":"architectural-and-ornamental-metals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/architectural-and-ornamental-metals\/","title":{"rendered":"Architectural and Ornamental Metals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Welding Technology Department at Austin Community College offers two certificates and an&nbsp;Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree&nbsp;in Architectural and Ornamental Metals, preparing students for careers creating architectural and ornamental metal items using welding and forging fabrication techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9050\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Fabrication Certificate<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This program can be completed in as little as two semesters.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the courses are applicable to the AAS in Architectural and Ornamental Metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9051\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Fabrication Certificate<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To be taken after the Introduction to Fabrication Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This program can be completed in as little as two semesters.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the courses are applicable to the AAS in Architectural and Ornamental Metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9049\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCWET&amp;nid=29545&amp;apid=9049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Architectural and Ornamental Metals AAS<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A two-year degree that builds a strong foundation in welding, fabrication, and blacksmithing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes 5 general education courses from other areas of the college.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The courses that are specific to the Architectural and Ornamental Metals programs are offered at the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/riverside-campus\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/riverside-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverside Campus<\/a><\/strong>.  They are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1401\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-1401 Metalsmithing<\/a>  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1405\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-1405 Art Metals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1417\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1453\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-1453 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication<\/a> (prerequisite is WLDG 1417)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2435\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication<\/a> (prerequisite is WLDG 1453)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2440\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-2440 Advanced Art Metals<\/a> (prerequisites WLDG 1453 and WLDG 2441)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2441\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG-2441 Power Hammer<\/a> (prerequisite WLDG 1401)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2478\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2478\">WLDG-2478 Advanced Metalsmithing<\/a> (prerequisite WLDG 2441)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The technical welding courses in the AOM program can be taken at either the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/riverside-campus\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/riverside-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverside<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/round-rock-campus\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/round-rock-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Round Rock Campus<\/a>.  They are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1428\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1430\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1434\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)<\/a>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC charges tuition and fees based on the student&#8217;s residency.  Since those students living within our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/about-acc\/acc-district-service-area\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/about-acc\/acc-district-service-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxing district <\/a>already support the college through their taxes, they pay the lowest fees.  See full <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/tuition-costs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/tuition-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tuition and fees information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An in district student will pay $391 for each welding course in the AOM program.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An out of district student will pay $1,195 for each welding course in the AOM program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An out of state student will pay $1727 for each welding course in the AOM program.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to tuition and fees, students are required to purchase certain supplies and tools.  The required list varies by course.  The full list can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/required-supplies\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/required-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is one textbook which is required in the AOM program.  It is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cengage.com\/c\/welding-principles-and-applications-9e-jeffus\/9780357377659\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cengage.com\/c\/welding-principles-and-applications-9e-jeffus\/9780357377659\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welding Principles and Applications by Larry Jeffus<\/a>.  This book is in its 9th edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Welding Technology Department at Austin Community College offers two certificates and an&nbsp;Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree&nbsp;in Architectural and Ornamental Metals, preparing students for careers creating architectural and ornamental metal items using welding and forging fabrication techniques. Program Locations Program Costs ACC charges tuition and fees based on the student&#8217;s residency. 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