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Welding Technology

Weatherford College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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The Welding Technology program prepares students for careers in welding through classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in various welding processes and techniques.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-4121.00

Skills

Quality Control AnalysisMonitoring

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanical

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSelective AttentionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllers

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: high51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazerstitle_inference$51,000 median$75,850 top+2.16%990
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Safety equipment and lockout/tagout procedures — apply independently and verify compliance before beginning welding operations on a production line.
  • Shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment — set up, adjust, and operate with reduced oversight across routine fabrication assignments.
  • Weld joints in flat, vertical, and overhead positions — complete to specification on standard structural or sheet-metal components with occasional quality checks.
  • Straightedges, squares, and weld inspection gauges — use routinely to confirm workpiece conformance to dimensional tolerances on familiar job types.
  • Torches, torch tips, and filler materials — select and install independently by reading welding procedure specifications for common metal types and thicknesses.
  • Equipment malfunctions and material defects — diagnose recurring issues, document findings, and notify supervisors with clear written or verbal descriptions.
  • Job traveler tags and piece-mark systems — complete accurately and consistently to support production tracking on multi-piece fabrication orders.
  • Welding method selection for common carbon and stainless steel applications — apply working knowledge of geometry and basic metallurgy with limited supervisor input.
  • Weld quality and bead appearance — monitor in-process using visual inspection and basic destructive test results to catch non-conformances early.
  • Production schedules and job priorities — interpret and follow using shop floor work orders and, when available, ERP system task lists.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
50%
Placement Rate
43%