Introduction to Welding
Forging Careers & Igniting Futures
You don't build a high-paying career in fabrication by reading a textbook or watching a monitor. Real precision requires arc time, live sparks, and hands-on muscle memory under a hood.
While other fast-track programs lean heavily on basic classroom lectures, WCCC keeps you inside a fully equipped, advanced industrial fabrication facility. Our intensive, face-to-face instruction and exhaustive shop hours are a premium commodity today, and it's why our graduates get hired.
Infrastructure, manufacturing, and advanced energy processing plants are aggressively competing for skilled talent. We provide the elite blueprint, the raw metal, and high-level hands-on experience across all core welding processes. Lock in your spot, torch the competition, and build an unshakeable career.
Program Curriculum & Student Gear
High-level foundational overview of industrial welding processes and required safety equipment.
Curriculum Outline
Course Breakdown (108 Hours Total)
| Course / Topic | Clock Hours | Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Safety & Hand/Power Tools | 8 | CT2 |
| Thermal Cutting (Oxyfuel/Plasma) | 8 | CT2 |
| SMAW (Stick Welding) | 24 | CT2 |
| GMAW (MIG Welding) | 24 | CT2 |
| FCAW (Flux-Cored Welding) | 16 | CT2 |
| GTAW (TIG Welding) | 16 | CT2 |
| Blueprints & Welding Symbols | 8 | CT2 |
| Final Assessment & Lab Cleanup | 4 | CT2 |
Required Gear
Student-Supplied Equipment
Students must provide their own gear (subject to Instructor inspection and approval):
- Helmet: #10 (or better) shade & lens
- Apparel: FR long-sleeve shirt or welding coat
- Gloves: Quality welding gloves
Available for purchase at stores like Rural King, Tractor Supply Co., Harris, etc.
Why Train at WCCC?
Industry Experts: Learn alongside certified welders and veteran fabricators who teach real-world tactics, not just theory.
Pure Hands-On Focus: Our learning structure minimizes sitting around. Your time is heavily leveraged directly inside the welding booths.
Massive Demand: Advanced manufacturing and custom fabrication companies across Ohio are facing historic shortages of trained welders.
Ready to Claim a Booth?
Our admissions process is straightforward:
- Select your pathway: Mon & Wed or Tue & Thu
- Complete online enrollment
- Acquire required instructor-approved personal gear