Degrees & Pathways in Welding Technology

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Wake Tech offers the following degrees, programs and learning options in Welding Technology:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science program (WT Course ID #: A50420)

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.

Diploma program (WT Course ID #: D50420)

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.

Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C50420D)

Instruction includes an introduction to computer-controlled welding.

Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C50420C)

Instruction includes an introduction to fabrication design as it applies to welding technology.

Certificates program (WT Course ID #: C50420B)

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.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology certificate 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, and welding-related self-employment.