Welding and Fabricating

In our Welding and Fabricating program, you will learn various welding techniques, such as Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) welding, as well as how to read blueprints, work with metal materials, and fabricate structural components. This hands-on training prepares you to create precise metal structures for industries like construction, manufacturing, and repair.

Our Welding and Fabricating program includes:

Welding and Fabricating (AAS)
Welding and Fabricating (CC)

Welding and Fabricating is a skilled trade that involves joining metal parts together using heat, pressure, or both. Professionals in this field work with various materials such as steel, aluminum, and copper, creating structures and components for industries like construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. As a welder and fabricator, you will learn to read blueprints, measure, cut, and weld metal to create custom parts and products.

Choosing a career in Welding and Fabricating offers numerous advantages. The demand for skilled welders continues to grow, with job opportunities available in many industries, including construction, shipbuilding, and energy. The profession offers job stability, competitive pay, and the chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects. It also allows for career growth and specialization in fields like pipeline welding or underwater welding.

High demand for skilled welders in various industries
Competitive salary with potential for overtime and advancement
Opportunities for specialization in fields like aerospace, automotive, or pipeline welding
Hands-on, rewarding work with the chance to create custom designs

Welding and Fabricating is a rewarding and stable career path for those interested in hands-on work and contributing to various industries. With a growing demand for skilled professionals, this field offers excellent job opportunities and the potential for career advancement.

What’s distinctive about our Welding and Fabricating program?

The lab is built around some of the newest equipment and industry-current technology.
Local contractors offer internships.
Your hands-on learning will begin on the first day.
Our instructors are highly qualified with years of industry experience.
Students earn industry-recognized American Welding Society (AWS) certifications, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
It’s part of our dual-enrollment program with area high schools so students can start learning a vital skill and save time and money earning a college credential.

Welding and Fabricating Program Details

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Welding and Fabricating, Associate in Applied Science	In District	Out of District
Tuition and Fees	24,628	31,428
Textbooks	1,257	1,257
Miscellaneous Expenses	515	515
Total	26,400	33,200

Welding and Fabricating, Certificate of Completion	In District	Out of District
Tuition and Fees	13,576	16,976
Textbooks	869	869
Miscellaneous Expenses	155	155
Total	14,600	18,000

Please Note
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.

Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect concern and care for self, others and the environment.

Successfully perform welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals, in multiple positions.

Interpret blueprints and verbal orders, including weld symbols in order to fabricate using tools of the welding trade.

Perform quality welds and cuts to industry standards.

Demonstrate skills that meet or exceed industry specifications, such as American Welding Society (AWS).

Prepare students for gainful employment as welding professionals that are locally and nationally recognized.

Students can earn up to ten industry standard certifications while in the program from the American Welding Society (AWS). Nearly all jobs require certification for employment. Program accreditation is not required.

Certification exam pass rate percentage: 100%

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