Welding Technology

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Do you like the challenge of putting things together? Are you a creative problem-solver? Are you good with your hands and adventurous enough to make a few sparks fly?

Welding is both a technical skill and a creative art with many different applications. Our Welding Technology program can help you train for immediate work or could spark a creative streak you might not even know you have.

Our students are about equally split in taking welding for work-related skills and for creating metal art or home projects.

Learn the basic processes of oxyacetylene and arc welding, plus specialized skills that include:

Metallurgy
Tooling
Drafting
Pattern layout
Characteristics of materials

Career paths in welding include:

Artistic welding such as metal sculpture, decorative ironwork and garden furniture
Construction and manufacturing
Distribution and sales
Teaching in high schools, trade schools or community colleges
Technical sales

Whether you take just one welding course or earn a degree or certificate, you’ll learn techniques to fire up your ability to work with metal. Our instructors will help you to develop the projects that are already in your head or garage.

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About This Program

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CAREERS

Studying Welding Technology can open doors to several career paths. Find out more about career possibilities and potential salaries.

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STUDENT success stories

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