What You’ll Learn
Forge the skills to build, repair and create with confidence in one of today’s most essential skilled trades.
In the Welding Technology program, you will gain hands-on experience with the tools, techniques and safety practices used in industrial welding and metal fabrication. Training focuses on developing precision, control and job-ready skills for work in a range of welding environments.
You will learn how to:
- Perform common welding processes such as metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and stick welding
- Prepare metal for welding through cutting, grinding and proper setup
- Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
- Safely use welding equipment on mild carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum
- Understand joint design, layout and basic fabrication methods
- Use oxy-fuel and other cutting processes in shop applications
- Apply safe work practices and follow industry standards
- Build skill in positioning, technique and weld quality
- Work with welding equipment, materials and tools used in the field
This training helps you build a strong foundation for entry-level work in welding, fabrication and related industrial settings.
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What You Can Do
Welding Technology can lead to strong career opportunities in skilled trades and industrial settings. Employers need trained professionals who can join, repair and fabricate metal components used in essential systems, structures and equipment.
Welding remains an essential trade because many industries depend on strong, precise and reliable metalwork. Demand continues for skilled professionals who can meet quality standards, follow safety procedures and work with a range of materials and processes.
With experience, you may advance into specialized welding roles, inspection and quality control, fabrication leadership, shop supervision or other technical positions within manufacturing, construction and maintenance fields.
