





{"id":2990,"date":"2026-07-20T19:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/?page_id=2990"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:50:53","slug":"code-welding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/code-welding\/","title":{"rendered":"Code Welding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Welding Technology Department at Austin Community College offers a variety of awards to prepare our students for the many careers available in the field of welding.  We train students to weld in accordance with the standards of several codes, including the American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Steel Code, the API 1104, and the ASME Section IX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Multiple Process Welding Occupational Skills Award stacks into our college credit certificate in Structural Welding, which leads into the Pipe Welding Certificate. All of those courses apply toward an&nbsp;Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree&nbsp;in Code Welding.<\/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=9052\" 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=9052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiple Process Welding Occupational Skills Award<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be earned in one semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the courses are applicable to all welding AAS&#8217;s:  Code Welding, Architectural and Ornamental Metals, and Welding Inspection.  All courses are also required for the Structural Welding Certificate.<\/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=8771\" 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=8771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Structural Welding 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>Focuses on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the courses are applicable to the AAS in Code Welding or Welding Inspection.<\/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=8770\" 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=8770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pipe Welding Certificate<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To be taken after the Structural Welding Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This program can be completed in as little as two semesters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students have the option of taking WLDG 2179 Welder Qualification as their capstone for this award.  This affords them the opportunity to earn American Welding Society welder certifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of the courses are applicable to the AAS in Code Welding.<\/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=8772\" 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=8772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultrahigh Purity Piping 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 courses can be applied toward the AAS in Code Welding or Inspection.<\/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=8766\" 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=8766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code Welding AAS<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A two-year degree that builds a strong foundation in welding plate and pipe and blueprint reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes 5 general education courses from other areas of the college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students have the option of taking WLDG 2179 Welder Qualification as their capstone for this award.  This affords them the opportunity to earn American Welding Society welder certifications.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical welding courses can be taken at either the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/riverside-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverside<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/round-rock-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Round Rock Campus<\/a>. Some courses are offered only at the Round Rock Campus.  They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\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#WLDG2450\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG2450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG 2450 Orbital Tube Welding<\/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#WLDG1427\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#WLDG1427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WLDG 1427 Welding Codes and Standards<\/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#NDTE1405\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#NDTE1405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDTE 1405 Introduction to Ultrasonics<\/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#NDTE2401\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#NDTE2401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDTE 2401 Advanced Ultrasonics<\/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#NDTE2411\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2027&amp;deptcode=WELD#NDTE2411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDTE 2411 Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam<\/a><\/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\u2019s residency. Since those students living within our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/about-acc\/acc-district-service-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxing district&nbsp;<\/a>already support the college through their taxes, they pay the lowest fees. See full&nbsp;<a href=\"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 4 credit hour welding course in the technical welding programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An out of district student will pay $1,195 for each 4 credit hour welding course in the technical welding programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An out of state student will pay $1727 for each 4 credit hour welding course in the technical welding programs.<\/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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/welding\/required-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The textbook which is required for most courses in the technical welding programs is&nbsp;<a href=\"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.  The book <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Metallurgy<\/span> is required for WLDG 1337 Welding Metallurgy.   For WLDG 1413 and WLDG 2431 the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welding.org\/product\/symbols-welding\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.welding.org\/product\/symbols-welding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Symbols for Welding<\/a> by the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is required, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welding.org\/product\/blueprint-reading-welders-fitters\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.welding.org\/product\/blueprint-reading-welders-fitters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters, EW-459<\/a>, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology may also be required.<\/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 a variety of awards to prepare our students for the many careers available in the field of welding. 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