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AAS in Welding Inspection & Quality Management
Start training for a new career in less than four years with an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Inspection and Quality Management! Open to the door to new career opportunities in the welding industry.
Duration:
14 months
Campus Availability:
- Tulsa, OK
- Jacksonville, FL
- Houston, TX
- Dallas Metro (Irving), TX
Upcoming Start Dates:
Jun. 30, 2025 & Jul. 21, 2025
START TRAINING FOR YOUR WELDING CAREER TODAY
The Associates in Applied Science in Welding Inspection (AASWI) degree program is the key for Professional Welder program graduates who want to take their welding skills to the next level, training them in non-destructive testing techniques, metallurgy, codes and welding inspector quality control and assurance.
This degree program unlocks the door to not only more welding knowhow, but also more career opportunities. The AAS in Welding Inspection degree program can be completed in just 14 months (7 months of upper division courses after graduating from the Professional Welder program).
Program Overview
The AAS in Welding Inspection degree program can be completed in as little as 14 months. It consists of the Professional Welder program, plus even more in-depth welding instruction. Available at our Houston, Texas, campus only, this program opens the path to career opportunities as a welding quality assurance/quality control welding inspector.
Employment is Expected to Grow for Welding in the US by 42,600 Jobs by 2032!i
Flexible Class Schedules
Morning and Evening Classes Available
Class schedules range from morning and evening. TWS offers flexible schedules whether you are just graduating from high school, changing your career, or transitioning from military to civilian life. We work hard to find the right program and the right schedule to help you succeed. Contact us for more information on upcoming class times and start dates for the Associate in Applied Science in Welding Inspection program.
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TWS has relationships with major employers across the United States. Our dedicated Career Services team will be there to support you every step of the way after graduation.
The Right Tools for the Job
When you begin your education at TWS, we provide you with an extensive gear package. You get the high quality professional tools you need to succeed. Ask your Admissions Representative for more information about the gear package for your program.
Scholarship Opportunities
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Associate in Applied Science in Welding Inspection & Quality Management Class Start Dates
Class Schedules (Mon - Thu)
- Morning 7:00am-12:00pm
- Evening 6:30pm-11:30pm
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Are YOU ready to change your life?
Listen to these TWS graduates who changed theirs.
We all come from different walks of life, and different circumstances, but it’s the hard work we do and the blood sweat and tears put in to make us who we are today.
Tulsa Welding School gave these graduates the structure, confidence, and guidance they needed to make a difference in their lives. It only takes one decision to start the journey on a path towards a better career. A better Life.
Hear the stories of these TWS graduates and how they changed their lives:
Jonathan Garza
Coming from a place of darkness and addiction, Jonathan made the change he needed to get his life back on track for his family, career, and his stability. Professional Welding Graduate from our Houston campus - Hear his story on how TWS changed his life.
David Mclean
With so many options in front of him and no clear path ahead, David chose to invest in his life and make the decision to enroll at a trade school. TWS gave him the opportunities to be the best version of himself he could be. Professional Welding Graduate from our Jacksonville campus - Hear his story on how TWS changed his life
Cody Hudgens
Not basing his chances on luck, Cody took the opportunity of becoming a welder in his own hands after serving in the United States Marine Corps. TWS gave him the knowledge and skills he needed to take his passion to the next level. Professional Welding Graduate from our Tulsa campus - Hear his story on how TWS changed his life
Program Courses for Associate in Applied Science in Welding Inspection & Quality Management
Prerequisite Courses
This program requires completion of the Professional Welding Training program prior to enrolling.
Click here for the Professional Welding Training class descriptions.
Sound Interesting? Contact us for more information on this course and the Professional Welding Training program below.
Basic Metallurgy & Destructive Testing
Phase 210
Students will learn the fundamentals of metal structure and properties.
Students will learn how to test through destructive methods of cutting weld straps and checking tensile strength as well as any defects.
Lab focus is on destructive testing applications.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 40 Outside Prep Hours
Drawings & Fabrication Processes
Phase 204
Students will learn to analyze fabrication drawings, bills of materials, product dimensional tolerance standards, and specified fabrication processes.
Lab activities reinforce the lecture information.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 55 Lecture Hours
- 5 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 40 Outside Prep Hours
Visual & Leak Testing
Phase 205
Presentation of the oldest and most widely used method of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) which is visual inspection of welds and other specifications.
Perform leak testing procedures according to ANSI and ASME specifications. Lab provides practice on these NDT competencies.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 40 Outside Prep Hours
Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle Testing
Phase 206
Students will learn the methods of PT testing to detect surface defects on non-porous solid material.
Techniques and methods such as penetrant techniques, safety, and environmental considerations, along with the magnetic particle test method and its value for inspecting ferromagnetic materials will be discussed. Wet fluorescent magnetic particle testing method is included.
Lab applications will reinforce associated theory.
Requirements
- 2.5 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 10 Outside Prep Hours
Radiographic Testing Radiation Safety
Phase 207
Students will learn the theory and applications for the use of radiographic testing.
In addition, students will learn the safety requirements for radiation environments.
Requirements
- 2.5 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 10 Outside Prep Hours
Eddy Current Testing
Phase 208
Students will learn the NDT theory and techniques of eddy current testing processes.
Lab assignments implement these various testing methods.
Requirements
- 2.5 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 10 Outside Prep Hours
Ultrasonic Testing
Phase 209
Students will learn the acoustic relationships and physical principles associated with ultrasonic testing techniques.
Lab applications reinforce the theory supporting this important process.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 50 Lecture Hours
- 10 Lab Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 40 Outside Prep Hours
Quality Management Techniques
Phase 211
Students will learn the roles of the welding quality assurance/quality control inspector.
Basics of total quality managements and statistical control will also be discussed.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 60 Lecture Hours
- 60 Total Contact Hours
- 30 Outside Prep Hours
English Composition
ENG100
This course develops written communication skills with an emphasis on understanding the writing process, analyzing readings, and practicing writing for personal and professional applications.
This course is available via online courses only and is taken in tandem with other courses and does not add weeks to the total program length.
Requirements
- 2 Semester Credit Hours
- 29.5 Lecture Hours
- 29.5 Total Contact Hours
- 100.5 Outside Prep Hours
Introduction to Humanities
HUM100
This course is an exploratory approach to the humanities focusing on literature, philosophy, comparative religion, sculpture, & architecture in a social/historical framework.
This course is available via online courses only and is taken in tandem with other courses and does not add weeks to the total program length.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 45 Lecture Hours
- 45 Total Contact Hours
- 90 Outside Prep Hours
Speech Communication
COM100
Students examine the function of language in the communication process as it applies to speech construction and delivery. Activities including discussion and delivery of prepared speeches provide communication skills for personal and professional applications.
This course is available via online courses only and is taken in tandem with other courses and does not add weeks to the total program length.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 45 Lecture Hours
- 45 Total Contact Hours
- 90 Outside Prep Hours
Interpersonal Relations
BHS100
This course is a study of the development of interpersonal relations, exploring cognitive, behavioral, attitudinal, and contextual interpersonal skills.
This course is available via online courses only and is taken in tandem with other courses and does not add weeks to the total program length.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 45 Lecture Hours
- 45 Total Contact Hours
- 90 Outside Prep Hours
Basic College Mathematics
BCM100
This course presents the fundamental concepts of a pre-algebra course.
Students will be introduced to whole numbers, fractions and decimals, integers, order of operations, percents, signed numbers, measurements, geometry, probability, and basic algebra concepts.
This course is available via online courses only and is taken in tandem with other courses and does not add weeks to the total program length.
Requirements
- 3 Semester Credit Hours
- 45 Lecture Hours
- 45 Total Contact Hours
- 112 Outside Prep Hours
ALL New Welding Students Get an Oculus Quest 2 loaded with OcuWeld Training Software!
TWS is excited to launch OcuWeld utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance your welding training. OcuWeld is a new and innovative Virtual Reality (VR) welding simulator designed by expert welding instructors for our welding students.
You can access OcuWeld anytime, anywhere – with or without WIFI. It enables you to practice your welding skills as part of our program here at TWS and the Oculus Quest 2 is yours to keep!
