Welding Technology

Program Information

Students will proceed through each project at their own rate of speed and receive individualized instruction regarding safety, quality and general welding techniques.

Students will learn:

• Oxyfuel gas cutting
• Shielded Metal ARC Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Tungsten ARC Welding (GTAW)
• Gas Metal ARC Welding (GMAW)
• Plasma ARC Cutting (PAC)
• Print drawing/reading
• Shop maintenance

This program is approved by the American Welding Society and adheres to all standards set forth by the AWS SENSE program. Upon successful completion, students have the ability to be certified by the AWS as a SENSE level 1 Entry Welder or SENSE level 2 Advanced Welder and become part of the AWS SENSE Welder database.

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this program, students may find employment in all areas of the welding industry. In addition, they will be prepared to sit for various welding related certifications as required by their individual employers.

Admission Requirements

There are no special requirements for admission to this program. However a basic comprehension of reading and math is expected.