HANDS-ON LEARNING
Students learn welding processes, fabrication techniques and project layout in a lab setting.
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
Students earn dual enrollment college and high school credit through Mid Michigan College.
HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS
Welding careers offer opportunities in manufacturing, fabrication, construction and industries across the country.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Students may work toward AWS SENSE Certification and MMCC Welding Certification pathways.
Course Overview
Welding Technology teaches students the art and technology of joining metals using heat, equipment and industry welding processes. Students learn welding safety, fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, measurement and problem-solving skills used in the welding and manufacturing fields.
Students have opportunities to:
Practice multiple welding and cutting processes used in industry
Fabricate projects from blueprints using math and measurement skills
Work toward national certifications and college credit through Mid Michigan College
From day one, students focus on safety while building real-world welding skills in a lab environment.
What You’ll Learn
Students develop skills used in welding, fabrication and related manufacturing careers.
GMAW/MIG Welding, SMAW/Stick Welding and GTAW/TIG Welding
Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Plasma Cutting
Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols and Inspection
Fabrication, Measurement, Health and Safety
See how Welding Technology helped David Yoder and Landon Sharpe pursue their career goals. Read their CTE Success Story.
Potential Careers
Welder
Fabricator
Pipe Fitter
Boilermaker
Steel Worker
Welding Inspector
Engineering Technician
Welding Sales
Education & Training
Is This Program For You?
Welding Technology may be a good fit if you:
Enjoy hands-on learning
Like making and building things
Want to work safely
Do not mind getting dirty
Are interested in a growing field
Want to gain leadership skills
Want skills that can be used in many industries
Program Schedule
A.M. Session
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
P.M. Session
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Length of Program
1 year for AWS SENSE Certification
1.5 years if fol
Learning Environment
Students spend time in the welding lab, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training to develop welding skills, safety practices and industry-standard techniques.
Second-Year Requirements
Students returning should:
Have good attendance
Have no classroom discipline referrals
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Work well with others
Be self-directed
Show interest in a manufacturing career
Students May Earn
High school credit
Fourth-year math-related credit
CTE Certificate of Completion
Dual enrollment college credit
AWS SENSE Certification pathway
Welding certification pathway
College Partnership
Mid Michigan College
“You should expect to get dirty. You should expect assignments that apply in the real world and work toward national certifications. This class can help launch a career with strong job opportunities while teaching craftsmanship, pride in good work, meeting deadlines and the essential skills needed for a successful welding career.”
Phil Schafer
Welding Technology Instructor
