Technical Trades

Welding Technologies

Certificate

Program Information

The certificate level courses in the welding technologies program guide the student through a series of process skills using manual and automated welding. The program develops foundation and advanced skills using various current welding processes. The types of welding process training include GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (ARC), FCAW and OXY-FUEL and PLASMA cutting. Materials welded include mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel. Courses offered prepare the student for entry level and advanced level employment, job enhancement, and may also transfer to a bachelor's degree program. Courses offered can also provide the skill set necessary to successfully complete welder certification testing required by many welding companies.