Description
Program Duration
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Total Hours: 300–600 hours (varies by institution)
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Duration: 3–6 months (full-time or part-time options available)
Course Objectives
Upon completion, students will:
✔ Understand welding principles, tools, and equipment.
✔ Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored).
✔ Interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
✔ Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.
✔ Conduct quality inspections and basic metallurgy.
Course Modules
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Introduction to Welding Technology
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Welding processes and applications
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Types of metals and their properties
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Welding Techniques & Practical Training
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
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Oxy-Fuel Welding & Cutting
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Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols
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Technical drawings interpretation
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Measurement and layout techniques
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Safety & Workplace Practices
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Hazard prevention and OSHA standards
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Quality Control & Inspection
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Weld defects and troubleshooting
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Non-destructive testing (NDT) basics
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Certification & Assessment
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Hands-on welding tests
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Written exams on theory and safety
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Upon completion, students may receive:
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Certificate in Welding Technician
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Optional AWS (American Welding Society) or equivalent certification (additional exam may apply)
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Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
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Welding Technician
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Fabrication Welder
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Pipefitter/Welder
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Maintenance Welder
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Automotive Welder
Entry Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
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Basic math and communication skills
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Physical fitness for manual labor
Tools & Equipment
Students will train with industry-standard tools, including:
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Welding machines (MIG, TIG, Stick)
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Cutting torches
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Grinders, clamps, and measuring tools
Tuition & Fees
(Cost varies by institution; may range from $1,500–$5,000, including materials.)
