| Award | Credits | Course Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 36 cr. | On Campus | |
This is a high-demand program; apply early. Contact Admissions for more information.
The Welding Program offers a variety of training in different welding processes specific to our trade. Students will gain knowledge through theory in class and hands on experience in the welding lab. The major topics and welding processes will be covered in this nine-month course to ready the student for entry level positions in the industry. Subjects that are covered include: Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes Oxy/Fuel, Plasma Arc. Students will work with a variety of metals which include: steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Shop Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Math, Visual Inspection, and Safety are covered in the curriculum.

This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page to learn more.
| Welding Technology Diploma • 36 credits |
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|---|---|
| Tuition | $210.79/cr. |
| Student Fees | $30.65/cr. |
| Textbooks | $375 |
| Tools & Equipment Fee | $1,050 |
| Grand Total | $10,116.84 |
Each year, ¶¶Òõpro and the ¶¶Òõpro Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various ¶¶Òõpro departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings on Handshake. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
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Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from ¶¶Òõpro, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the page for more information.

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The Welding Technology program at ¶¶Òõpro is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student field trips and competitions as well as the accomplishments of our welding technology instructors.
As a student in ¶¶Òõpro's Welding Technology program, you have many opportunities to make connections in the welding industry through your involvement in professional clubs and organizations.
¶¶Òõpro features active, industry-relevant clubs for Welding Technology students right on campus. Getting involved in these clubs allows you to make the most of your college experience and gives you an edge when seeking employment. The following clubs are open to all welding students:
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for students at community and technical colleges across the U.S. The organization focuses on students in academic programs that lead to careers in the trade, industrial, technical and health care fields. Nearly 100 SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels relate to leadership skills or programs of study at ¶¶Òõpro.
For a complete list of extracurricular opportunities at ¶¶Òõpro, visit our Campus Life page.