Welding Technology
A50420 (Associate Degree) D50420 (Diploma) C50420A (Certificate) C50420B (Certificate)
This curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Potential Careers
Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Work Areas
Welders are in demand in McDowell County and Western NC in the metal fabrication industry, the healthcare industry, the manufacturing industry, the construction industry, and various fields and industries.
$35,000 – $65,000
$50,000 – $100,000 plus
