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The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology diploma curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in the welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
With basic skills from stick, MIG and TIG classes, this certificate instructs students in advanced welding techniques, such as automated welding. This certificate is a stackable credential for students to obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding Technology.
With basic skills from stick, MIG and TIG classes, this certificate instructs students in welding techniques in pipe and plate welding. This certificate is a stackable credential for student to obtain the diploma and Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding Technology.
Instruction includes an introduction to consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Additional courses in blueprint reading, metallurgy, and destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.