Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach individuals welding principles and applications from the introduction to welding to how to weld various metals in all welding positions using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process, also known as Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).  Specific training will be given for the Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma Arc Cutting processes, on equipment set-up and critical safety training needed to perform in a safe environment.  The program also gives the student the necessary classroom instruction and practical work experience needed for entry-level job performance.  Basic practical experience is gained by shop practice and student projects.  Oral, written, and performance tests are given to measure the student’s proficiencies.  The mission of the welding technology program is to give the student the necessary classroom instruction and practical work experience needed for entry-level job performance. The mission of the Welding Technology program is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in the welding field.

• Welder Helper - 60 hours / Certificate
• Tack Welder (core) - 432 hours / Certificate
• Shielded Metal Arc Welder - 648 hours / Certificate
• Gas Metal Arc Welder - 972 hours / Certificate
• Combination Welder - 1296 hours / Diploma