Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during daytime and evening hours. Students may begin any semester. The Associate in Applied Science degree, is awarded graduates of this curriculum. A Diploma is awarded graduates who complete the diploma option and the Certificate is awarded students who complete the certificate option.
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
