Welding Technology

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why choose Welding Technology?

• Enter a high-demand field—we need welders who can help rebuild bridges, highways & buildings as the country’s infrastructure ages
• Specialize in a manufacturing sector that interests you, for example:
  • Construction
  • Machinery
  • Shipbuilding
  • Automobile manufacturing
  • Aerospace projects
• Prepare for entry-level jobs in production welding or supervisory positions

Prepare for what you will do at work

• Join metal components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Buff, grind, cut, or bend edges of pieces you are going to solder to make sure the fit is snug
• Examine your work & rework defective or broken parts
• Use safe work habits when operating welding equipment

Marketable skills you will learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before you enroll, think about:

On the job as a welder, you:

• May work outdoors on scaffolds or indoors in confined areas
• May have to move or lift heavy objects
• Must follow all safety procedures to protect yourself from the risks of heat, intense light, gases, and fine particles in the air that result from welding

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Welding Technology, AAS

Prepares you to work as a welding technician who understands weld inspection processes and who is qualified to enter a supervisory position.

Certificates

Level 1

• Welding—Basic
• Welding—Advanced

Prepare you to work in entry-level jobs in production welding.

Non-Credit Program

• Welding Technician—Basic

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Non-Credit Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!