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Welding Technology

Certificate - 30 credits
Delivery Method: Hybrid

Overview

The welding technologist diploma is designed to provide you an intermediate career pathway in manufacturing. It will prepare you for employment as an entry to intermediate level welding or fabrication technologist. In the program, you will develop skills used in the welding industry. This program covers GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, and OXY/Fuel welding process.

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Career Information

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Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Is Manufacturing right for you?

Manufacturing workers work with products and equipment. You might design a new product, decide how the product will be made, or make the product. You might work on cars, computers, appliances, airplanes, or electronic devices.

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 Guide

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

Tuition and Fees

This program may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.

Program Report

Skills & Knowledge

  • GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
  • GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
  • FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
  • SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
  • OxyFuel
  • Welding print reading & interpreting symbols

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