Welding

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The Welding Technology program prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore career opportunities and the requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the welding industry.

Students study workplace safety and organization, manufacturing processes, metals identification, interpretation of welding symbols, oxyfuel gas cutting practices, plasma arc cutting principles, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Carbon Arc Gouging (GAC) principles, visual examination skills, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and a basic understanding of pipe welding.

Employability skills will be stressed throughout the entirety of the program so students learn to be better employees. Skills focused on attendance, punctuality, teamwork, and safety will be introduced.

Students are able to begin in either the fall or spring semester. Space is limited.

Welding Career Paths:

Welder
Structural Iron and Steel Worker-
Boilermaker
Welding Inspector

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