Source: MN DEED website as of November 2016. Figures shown are median hourly wages rounded down to the nearest whole number.
Overview
Increasingly, companies use computers to control the manufacturing process from start to finish. Get a basic knowledge of how to work in this environment with the integrated manufacturing technology – welding certificate. It’s also designed for those seeking to enhance their skills. Study a mix of welding, machine tool, and engineering CAD technology.
View Catalog or Request InfoSkills & Knowledge
- TIG welding (tungsten inert gas welding)
- XMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
- GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
- FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
- OxyFuel
- Metallurgy
- Welding print reading & interpreting symbols
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
Program GuideAre you ready to take the next step?
$6,000
Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
1 Year
The welding certificate degree may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.
Potential Career Opportunities
- TIG welder
- MIG welder
- Pipeline welder
- Maintenance welder
- Machinist
Duluth Median Wage
$20
Minnesota Median Wage
$19
US Median Wage
$18
READY TO GET STARTED?
Educational Pathways
Use what you learn during the course of this certificate and continue your education. Some credits may apply toward a welding diploma or welding AAS degree at Lake Superior College or a BAS degree at a four-year college.
