Welding is a career choice that is in high demand and is a skill that can take you all over the world. Welding is used in all types of manufacturing and more than 50% of all products manufactured in the U.S. require welding. Construction is also a huge market for welders. Buildings, bridges, and power grids would be impossible without welding.
The Welding Technology program at Calhoun prepares students with hands-on application and welding theory as well as the nature of metals and types of gases used. The curriculum is designed to meet the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry-level welders. Specific training includes Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW); Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); and Plasma-arc cutting (PAC). Students also complete coursework in blueprint reading, welding inspecting, testing principles, fabrication techniques, and robotic welding.
Calhoun’s program is approved by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and Lincoln Electric Education Partner School (LEEPS).
Degrees
- Welding Technology, A.A.S.
- Welding Technology: Basic Manufacturing & Fabrication Welding Short-Term Certificate
- Welding Technology Short-Term Certificate
- Basic Welding Automation Short-Term Certificate
- Welding Technology: Aerospace Welding Short-Term Certificate
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Welding Careers
Entry-level welders are employed in a wide range of manufacturing, industry, and construction and have an excellent earning potential. The typical base salary ranges for entry level to experienced: Maintenance Welder – $30,770 – $56,000/yr., Pipe Welder – $35,344 – $102,888/yr., Structural Welder – $35,000 – $56,000/yr., Welding Inspector – $45,000 – $80,000/yr. These base salary ranges do not include overtime or benefits.
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AAS Welding Technology Welding Technology Short Certificate Welding Technology: Aerospace Welding Short Term Certificate Welding Technology Basic Manufacturing & Fabrication Short Certificate Basic Aerospace Welding – Short-Term Certificate Basic Welding Automation Short-Term Certificate