Welding Technology

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Welding takes artistic skill and talent. With proper training, you can become a welding artist. Learn how to cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes using torches, saws, shears, or other machine tools. We’ll train you in one of the largest, best-equipped welding training facilities in the region.

In Texas, industries and communities are growing—especially in the petrochemical areas. As construction rates rise, so does the demand for talented welders. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the welding industry.

What You’ll Learn

San Jac’s welding technology program provides instruction for all positions on carbon and stainless steel plate and pipe, using the following multiple processes:

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) “Stick”
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) “MIG”
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) “TIG”
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, plus Oxy-Fuels

Earning Potential

Welder, Cutter, Solderer and Brazer: $51,146

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

Central Campus
North Campus

Art-Welding, Occupational Certificate

Certificate

The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the AAS degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career. The curriculum focuses on the introductory, advanced, and high-technology welding skills required in manufacturing, industry, and research.

6 Months

If you're studying part-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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Combination Welder, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. This program is designed to give intermediate and advanced welding experience to students interested in taking shielded metal arc (SMAW) welding and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding on plate and pipe to meet certification tests required by the industry. Instruction is provided on plate and pipe welding positions on carbon steel.

6 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 24 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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Gas Shielded Welding, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. This program is designed to give entry-level welding experience to students interested in taking gas metal arc (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) plate and pipe welding certification tests as the industry requires. Instruction is provided on plate and pipe welding positions on carbon steel.

6 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 24 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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Industrial Welder, Level 2 Certificate

Certificate

The Level 2 Certificate prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career.The curriculum focuses on the introductory, advanced, and high-technology welding skills required in manufacturing, industry, and research.

1.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 42 credits for this certificate in three terms.

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Stick Pipe Welder, Occupational Certificate

Certificate

The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the AAS degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career. This program introduces you to various aspects of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of pipe according to common welding codes and procedures.

3 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in one term.

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Welding Technology, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. The curriculum focuses on the introductory, advanced, and high-technology welding skills required in manufacturing, industry, and research.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Welding, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Ed

Our welding program provides instruction for all positions on carbon and stainless steel plate and pipe, using the following multiple processes:

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) “Stick”
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) “MIG”
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) “TIG”
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, plus Oxy-Fuels

By the end of your courses with us, we are confident you'll be seeing sparks fly.

Varies

The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.

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As a program graduate, you’ll be prepared to pass the entry-level certification tests as required by industry. With a growing demand for qualified welders, you will be well-positioned to find employment as an entry-level welder.