The Welding program teaches curriculum that is designed to meet the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry-level welders. Our comprehensive program develops a student’s skills in metals cutting and joining processes. Training is given in both theory and practical skills in the various phases of welding and cutting. This includes introductory to advanced methods plasma and air carbon arc cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, and FCAW (flux core), welding inspecting, testing principles and fabrication techniques, and other processes. Our classes are conducted in laboratories outfitted with modern industrial welding, cutting, CNC plasma, forming, fixturing, tube and pipe shaping and other fabrication equipment. Entry-level welders are employed in a wide range of industries that use welding and welding-related tasks as project managers, supply salespeople, and teachers, or possibly pursue a higher degree.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate appropriate workplace safety policies and procedures during welding and fabrication operations.
🗸 Demonstrate minimum competency in major welding processes used in industry.
🗸 Recognize and interpret technical drawings in planning and fabrication projects.