Welding Technology
Forge a Career in Metalwork: Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the welding and metalworking industry. Combining science, technology, and hands-on practice, this program prepares graduates to meet the demands of a high-tech, high-demand field.
What You’ll Learn
Through a mix of classroom instruction and practical application, students will build expertise in key areas, including:
- Electrode Welding & Cutting: Master consumable and non-consumable electrode techniques for various applications.
- Blueprint Reading: Learn to interpret technical drawings to ensure precision in fabrication and assembly.
- Metallurgy: Understand the properties and behavior of metals to improve welding processes.
- Welding Inspection & Testing: Gain skills in destructive and non-destructive testing to assess weld quality and meet industry standards.
- Mathematics for Welding: Apply practical math skills for accurate measurements and calculations in metalwork.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level roles in the welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities include:
- Welding Technician
- Metal Fabricator
- Quality Control Inspector
- Manufacturing Specialist
- Construction Welder
- Sales Specialist in Welding Equipment
- Welding Supervisor
- Self-Employed Welder
With expertise in welding processes and industry-standard techniques, graduates are well-equipped to join this essential and versatile field.
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A50420 (Associate Degree) D50420 (Diploma) C50420A (Certificate) C50420B (Certificate)
This 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 curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses provide students with industry-standard skills developed through online training and practical application.
The welding industry offers numerous career opportunities for those trained in welding, with a wide variety of jobs, such as working on bridges, buildings, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers, to name a few. Additionally, there are opportunities available across many exciting industries, including construction, engineering, automobile, and aerospace.