Welding Technology

Welding Technology Student Virtual Tour Presentation

Program Goals

All Advanced Manufacturing students will:

  • Earn National Skills Certificates, i.e. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) PA Skills Certificates and AWS SENSE Level 1 Certificate.
  • Successfully transition into a 1st career job and/or related post-secondary training.
  • Be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing.

Program Description

  • Perform a wide range of welding processes using advanced welding techniques.
  • Assemble and fabricate specialized metal products.
  • Practice welds needed for weld certification, use modern power tools/equipment, and interpret fabrication blueprints.

Employment Opportunities

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Equipment Repair & Sales
  • Field Welder
  • Industrial Welder/Fabricator
  • Oxyacetylene/Plasma Cutter
  • Pipe Fitter –Welder
  • TIG/MIG/Electric Arc Welder
  • Underwater Repair & Fabrication
  • Weld Inspector

Dual Enrollment & Advanced Credits offered through State-wide articulation agreements.

This program is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education – https://council.org/