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Welding Technology

Welding student practicing in the workshop

The Welding Technology program provides students with comprehensive training in multiple welding processes, preparing them for high-demand careers in manufacturing, construction, pipeline, and fabrication industries. Students gain proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding through hands-on instruction in our modern welding shop.

Program Highlights

  • AWS (American Welding Society) accredited testing facility
  • 12,000 square-foot welding shop with 40 individual welding stations
  • Industry-recognized certifications earned during the program
  • 98% job placement rate within six months of graduation
  • Average starting salary of $48,000 in the local market

Curriculum Overview

The program covers welding metallurgy, blueprint reading, fabrication techniques, welding inspection, and safety. Students progress from basic joint configurations to complex structural and pipe welding, building a portfolio of welding test coupons for certification.

Details

Credential Earned
Certificate in Welding Technology / AAS in Welding Technology
Program Duration
9 months (Certificate) or 2 years (AAS)
Total Credits
32 credits (Certificate) / 64 credits (AAS)
Estimated Tuition
$3,360 in-district (Certificate tuition only)
Start Dates
Fall (August), Spring (January), Summer (June)