**NO NEW STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED TO THIS CERTIFICATE. THIS PROGRAM WILL ONLY BE OFFERED TO EXISTING WELDING STUDENTS THROUGH THE END OF THE FALL 2023 SEMESTER**
Welders work in a variety of industries ranging from shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing jobs. They use large machinery as well as hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join, repair, or cut metal parts and products. They may work outdoors, often in inclement weather, or indoors, sometimes in a confined area.
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level welding occupations and provide additional welding skills. Students will learn basic and advanced techniques in oxyacetylene, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. They will use basic math skills to assist them in building and repairing. Brazing, oxyacetylene cutting and blueprint reading are part of the program. Some occupations are combination welder, gas, and arc welder, welder/fitter, layout/welder, and fabricator. Graduates will be able to work in shipyards, fabrication shops, and the construction industry.
The Welding Technology Certificate is designed for dual enrollment and is only offered at partnering dual credit sites. It will provide high school students the preparatory education and experience in the Welding and Metal Fabrication industry.
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