Federal Work Study - Welding Lab Assistant

Program Highlights: An Associates Degree in Welding Technology can be earned in five semesters. A Diploma in Welding Technology can be earned in four semesters; A Certificate in Welding Technology can be earned in two semesters during the day or three semesters at night. A Certificate in Robotic Welding can be earned during the day and night semesters. Hands-on lab experiences train students to entry-level industry standards. Instruction takes place at the Lee Main Campus and the Howard-James Industry Training Center. Students can learn SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux), GTAW (TIG) and Oxyfuel, Plasma Arc, and Carbon Arc Cutting. Courses include Blueprint Reading, Welding Fabrication, Weld Inspection, GTAW (Tig Pipe), SMAW (Stick Pipe) and Automated Cutting/Welding. Students can earn Certifications from the National Center of Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Welding is a high salary and high skill profession. Industry, both nationally and locally, needs skilled welders. The federal Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates that the need for welders will grow by 15 percent over the next 10 years. The Diploma and Certificate in Welding Technology provide students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment. Career opportunities exist not only in the welding and metalworking industries, but also in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.