Welding and Fabrication Technology (A.A.S.) | Majors

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Welding and Fabrication Technology Introduction

Students learn the technologies used in today’s high-demand welding and fabrication industries, including welding processes, metallurgy, fabrication methods, testing, and inspection. Coursework also introduces CAD design, machining, and manufacturing systems to help students understand how welded products are designed and produced.

Graduates are prepared for technical careers in manufacturing and fabrication industries. The degree also provides a pathway for students who choose to continue their education in the Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering Technology.

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Develop in-demand expertise in welding processes, materials, and manufacturing operations while building the hands-on skills needed to succeed in welding and fabrication roles. Graduates are prepared for careers with manufacturers, fabrication shops, suppliers, and other industrial employers.

Engineering Computation

February 12, 2026 12:25 PM

ME 142

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Parametric Mechanical CAD

November 07, 2025 10:47 AM

ME 172

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Small Business Management

February 12, 2026 11:13 AM

BUS 200

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Business Fundamentals

February 12, 2026 12:30 PM

BA 211

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Welding Engineering I

February 06, 2026 11:18 AM

WELD 224

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Welding Engineering II

February 12, 2026 12:29 PM

WELD 270

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Manufacturing Processes I

November 07, 2025 10:43 AM

MET 231

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Welding Codes, Certification and Inspection

February 06, 2026 11:19 AM

WELD 329

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2-Year Plan

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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with an Associates degree in Welding and Fabrication Technology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this hands-on program report competitive early-career salaries ranging from $50,000 to $70,000. This degree offers a fast-track path into high-demand manufacturing and fabrication industries where strong technical skills are highly valued.

Common Career Paths

Students are prepared for essential roles such as welding technicians, inspectors, and supervisors across various industrial sectors. The program focuses on mastering modern welding processes and industry-standard equipment to ensure graduates are ready for immediate professional success.

Preparation for Grad School

This associate degree serves as a primary steppingstone for students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering Technology. Continuing your education can open advanced doors to higher-level engineering, management, or specialized research positions.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Welding and Fabrication Technology

In Welding and Fabrication Technology, you'll learn how to apply AI-enabled tools to monitor weld quality in real time, analyze process data from automated systems, and support faster troubleshooting of welding defects. These technologies help you optimize parameters, predict potential failures, and improve productivity while maintaining human oversight, gospel-centered ethics, and respect for the skilled welders who execute your procedures.

Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness

AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.