Welding Technology Certificate
You can start as a beginner and learn essential welding skills in this program, preparing you for the industry. You'll master different welding methods and learn about blueprint reading, metallurgy, and CNC plasma cutting. To complete in just a year, enroll in the fall and attend full-day classes. However, you have the flexibility to choose evening part-time classes. By the end, you'll have fulfilled almost half of the requirements for the Integrated Metals associate degree. To receive the certificate, finish all main courses within 5 years.
The Experience
Program Details
Your Welding Technology Certificate will teach you all about welding, from safety to making items that meet American Welding Society (AWS) rules.
Your future
This certificate will give you the skills to start a career as an entry-level welder while also earning credits toward your Integrated Metals associate degree.
How To Get Started
You can start the Welding Technology Certificate programs during any term. Students admitted to MHCC can sign up for classes in the program after reading, writing, and math placement requirements have been met.
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Learn more about courses and curriculum
Your coursework will begin with basics like SMAW welding and blueprint reading. Then, you’ll dive into safety, hands-on labs, and workplace communication. In the next quarters, you’ll learn about metallurgy, different welding methods like GMAW and GTAW, and CNC cutting. Lastly, you’ll finish up with fabrication practices and more advanced welding labs.
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