Welding
Part science, part art, and a lot of practical skill, welding is a profession that pays well and is hiring. In fact, many employers report difficulty finding trained welders, and their need for skilled workers has grown because advances in the technology have allowed it to replace other metal joining techniques in many applications. Demand for welders is increasing in construction, manufacturing, utilities and many other industries. Since the basic skills are the same, welders can easily shift from one industry to another depending on where they are needed most.
The Welding program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a welding technician, who acts as a liaison between the welding engineer and the welder. As a welding technician, you’ll inspect welded joints to ensure company standards, national code requirements and customer job specifications are met. You’ll also assist welding engineering personnel in development and application of new and improved welding equipment, welding techniques, procedures and practices, and specifications for heat treating.
To make you job-ready upon completion of your training, the program is based on occupational analyses and the needs of the maintenance and fabrication welding industries. Students who excel in the program may be qualified to take certain welding certification tests.
The program offers short-term certificate that can be earned in one semester, a one-year certificate, and an Associate Degrees. Of course, you may choose to further your education beyond LCCC through our University Partnership or transfer programs.
Welding Programs
Certificates of Completion
Welding Technology and AWS-3F Certification Preparation
Welding Technology – Gas Metal Arc Welding
Short-Term Certificates
Welding Technology Certificate
One-Year Certificates
Associate Degrees