Level of Education
Technical Program
Time Investment
960 Hours
Credits
48
Tuition
$11,688
Next Starting
Noviembre 2025
Program Overview
The Technology in Industrial Welding program provides students with both theoretical instruction and hands-on training in industrial welding techniques. Students learn to operate specialized welding equipment and perform a variety of welding processes on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and calamine. The program emphasizes real-world applications used in industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments.
Program Objective
The objective of the Technology in Industrial Welding program is to prepare students with the technical skills, safety knowledge, and practical experience required to perform professional welding and metal fabrication tasks. Graduates are trained in multiple welding methods, cutting techniques, and equipment operation while adhering to industry safety standards and best practices. The program also introduces foundational skills for independent or business-based work.Employment Opportunities:
- Industrial Welder
- Welding Technician
- Fabrication Welder
- Structural Welder
- Metal Fabricator
- MIG/TIG Welder
- Maintenance Welder
- Welding Shop Technician
What You’ll Learn
Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols
Drafting and interpretation of welding blueprints and symbols, and identification of basic components.
Flat Position Welding
Operate electric-arc machines; identify and use the required tools and equipment, safety rules, joint types, and electrode movements when welding.
Vertical Position Welding
Fundamentals and procedure for depositing straight ascending and descending beads and butt joints.
Horizontal Position Welding
Fundamentals and procedure for depositing straight beads and butt joints.
Weld Joint Preparation
Learn and safely execute the different types of weld joints.
Overhead Position Welding
Combine learned techniques to weld joints in overhead or elevated positions.
Industrial Pipe Welding
Techniques for cutting, beveling, tack welding, and welding industrial pipe.
Specialized Welding
Gas metal arc (MIG) and gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel, with and without flux-cored electrode.
