Welding Technology
You want a hands-on career in welding? You’re going to need a hands-on training program. Welcome to Welding Technology at MCC.
Our comprehensive program is designed to develop your skills in oxyacetylene (gas) and electric (arc) welding. Our classes are conducted in laboratories outfitted with modern industrial welding equipment. We provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with modern industrial welding equipment. We teach you to use advanced welding techniques and machines, including MIG (metal inert gas) and TIG (tungsten inert gas). The optional certificates provide a stepped path leading to the associate’s degree or certificates/certifications.
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Welder
- Cutter
- Solderer
- Brazer
- Types of Employers
- Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturers
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Mining Machinery Manufacturers
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
Career Profile
Welders, solderers, cutters, and brazers can advance to more skilled jobs with additional training and experience. They may become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, or instructors. Some experienced welders open their own repair shops.
Welders and Solderers:
- Repair and join metal parts using heat and tools
- Often work alone and indoors
- May work up to 70 hours per week
- Usually train through technical or community college programs
- May need to be certified
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Welding | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Welding | Required Courses |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Welding Technology program is available through the Applied Sciences and Technology department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
Get Started
Other resources
- Programs of Study in Welding
- Applied Sciences and Technology Department
- Advisement & Registration Services
