WELDING
Pursue a degree in a high-demand field like Welding with NCTC at Bowie, Gainesville, or Graham. Our program turns students into highly qualified employees, meeting the needs of the most desired employers. The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare students for the precise field of welding by ensuring they are versed in industry best practices with undeniable skill sets.
Welders work with aluminum, stainless steel, and mild metals in manufacturing, oil fields, product design, farming, and ranching. Beginning welders may work on assembly lines but can advance to precision welders, quality control, and sales. Many welders decide to start their own business with specialties in areas like underwater welding, decorative metalwork, and automotive welding, and our program can equip you to successfully follow any of the aforementioned paths.
Welding Degrees & Certificates
The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare students for the high-demand field of welding. Welders work with aluminum, stainless steel, and mild metals in manufacturing, oil fields, product design, farming, and ranching. Beginning welders may work on assembly lines but can advance to precision welders, quality control, and sales. Many welders decide to start their own business with specialties in areas like underwater welding, decorative metalwork, and automotive welding.
Welding Technology Basic Certificate
The Basic Welding Level I Workforce Certificate can be completed in one 16-week semester through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The certificate is designed to prepare the student with the basic welding skills and technical knowledge for an entry-level position in the welding industry. The certificate consists of the following courses.
Welding Technology Certificate
This certificate can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take 42 weeks to complete and is comprised of the following courses.
Welding Technology AAS
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take two years to complete and is comprised of the following courses.
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