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Welding Technician/AWS Certified

Discover your path to a rewarding and in-demand career with our welding program! Our program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of welding. Our experienced instructors will provide you hands-on training in a supportive learning environment.

Join us to master the art of welding, unlock countless job opportunities, and build a strong foundation for a prosperous future. 

The national outlook indicates a strong case for the need for welders. Long-term projections illustrate a shortfall of trained Welding Technicians. According to the National Center for Welding Education and Training, this number is growing at over 10% per year. The career opportunities for Welding Technicians are nearly limitless, and a career in the Welding Industry provides a dynamic and exciting career with many different job opportunities.

This 600-hour program correlates to the American Welding Society’s Guide for Training and Qualification of Personnel-Entry Level Welders. The student will gain the skills necessary to function in the welding industry.

Don't miss out on the chance to weld your way to a successful and fulfilling career – enroll in our welding program today!

Key Program Topics

  • Oxyfuel Welding/ Brazing/ Cutting
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
  • Plasma Arc Cutting
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Carbon Arc Cutting

Instructors are professionals in the field and teach using a largely hands-on approach to skill development. 

Adult Ed Welding Technician/AWS Certifications & Credentials:

  • American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Certifications in TIG, MIG, and ARC processes
  • OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification
  • American Heart First Aid/CPR Certification
  • WCCC Certificate of Program Completion
     
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Adult education student welding
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Adult education student welding
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Adult education student working in the welding lab
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Program Details

This program takes approximately ten months to complete, with evening classes four times per week.

Are you ready to get started? 

Apply Now

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Do you have questions? Or are you ready to get started? Then join us for an INFORMATION SESSION! This is the best opportunity to tour the campus, talk to program coordinators, get financial aid details, and learn how to get started! 

Info Sessions are free to attend, with no pressure. Take the first step to your new career now.

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Don't let the cost of attending scare you.
We'll help you understand all of your financial options.

Visit our Financial Aid Page for more information. 

 

 

Occupational Outlook for
Welders

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This program is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

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