Welding

Learning Welding Skills

As a welder, your exact career duties can vary depending on the industry in which you're employed. Most employers require you to be familiar with arc welding. This technique bonds metals together with heat by using electrical currents. In some cases, you might oversee machines capable of automated welding. In these scenarios, you'll program the machines and ensure that they're performing the welding tasks correctly.

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Short Term Certificates

Prepares students for employment in welding positions requiring competency in the field of Gas Metal Arc Welding. Coursework may upgrade skills and assist in career advancement for currently employed welders.

Prepares students for employment in welding positions requiring competency in the field of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Coursework may upgrade skills and assist in career advancement for currently employed welders.

The Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment in welding positions requiring competency in the field of Pipe Welding. Coursework may upgrade skills and assist in career advancement for currently employed welders.

The Structural Welding certificate prepares students for employment in positions requiring competency in the field of welding. Coursework may upgrade skills and assist in career advancement for currently employed welders.

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