Associate Degree of Applied Science - AAS in Welding Fabrication Technology South Seattle College

The Welding Fabrication Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program provides training in all aspects of welding and fabrication operations, including blueprint reading, planning operation sequence, applying geometry, heat effects and metal properties, layout, positioning, fitting, welding, and material handling.

Graduates are prepared for positions such as welders, fabricators, shop supervisors, estimators, and shop owners in boatbuilding, automotive, machine fabrication, commercial fishing gear, piping systems, and building construction and maintenance. This program prepares students to pass welder certification tests through the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO).

Established in 1969 and located on an 87-acre hilltop campus in West Seattle, South Seattle College offers panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains. This unique setting serves as a portal of opportunity for students with diverse needs to meet their educational and career goals. You can also train as an apprentice at the 13-acre Georgetown Campus. South Seattle offer the right degrees and certificates to match your goals, whether you are just starting your higher education, looking to advance your career or try a new direction.

South has educational opportunities to meet a wide variety of interests and needs, whether on the main campus in West Seattle, through online courses, or at one of the satellite campuses. Real-world experience is emphasized through team-learning projects and portfolio development or through internships and classes that engage students in the learning process.

In addition to offering classes toward a bachelor’s degree through its on-campus university partners, South offers three Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Hospitality Management, Professional Technical Teacher Education, and Sustainable Building Science Technology. South takes pride in celebrating a diverse campus that includes a wide mix of students from regions all over the globe. As a campus, South’s faculty and staff are committed to student success and to helping students turn their academic dreams into reality.