Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Program is a one year or two year course of study that emphasizes “hands on” experiences in arc welding. First year students practice the skills required to pass the American Welding Society (AWS) structural welding test and have the opportunity to become certified with AWS as a flat structural welder. Second year students practice the skills required to become certified AWS all-position welders and have the opportunity to become certified by the AWS. Emphasis is on stick, mig and tig welding and various cutting & gouging techniques. In addition, safety, blueprint reading, weld symbols, joint design and fabrication techniques are studied. Students can leave the program with 10 hour OSHA general industry, SP2, and other certifications.

CREDENTIALS OF VALUE

AWS (American Welding Society) Certifications\

Acetylene Torch Safety Certification

10-hour OSHA Certification - General Industry

S/P2 Hazardous Waste and Shop Safety Certification

Professional Skills Training

CAREER PATHS

Construction Welder, Shipbuilding and Steel Fabrication Worker, Maintenance, Boiler Maker.