Program Description
The Wire Welding certificate program is designed to teach good health and safety practices as well as teach introductory welding knowledge and skills in oxyfuel cutting, gas metal arc welding, and flux cored arc welding. Courses in this certificate program will be taught simultaneously with courses in the welding diploma program.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
Visual acuity test strongly recommended

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED is not required.

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
$16,640 - $33,280 annually

Job Market
Welders perform welding (GMAW and FCAW) in all positions.
Tack welders make small welds to hold parts in place.
Welding operators operate machines and equipment.
Welders’ helpers maintain shop and equipment.
Other jobs include welder assemblers and fitters.

Personal Traits Required
Important attributes for a welder are good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and the ability to apply technology to the work requirement.

Curriculum