Welding

    Welding Technology Program


    The Welding Technology program is a two-year program that trains students in various types of welds in all positions, including plate and pipe. Blueprint reading, layout and fit-up are integral parts of the curriculum. The program provides a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on lab work.

    Students completing the two-year program will earn advanced standing from East Central College. Adult students may enroll directly through East Central College.

    Students will learn personal development, work attitude and leadership skills as a part of the program and their membership in SkillsUSA, the national career and technical student organization.

    Areas of Training


    • OXY Fuel Cutting
    • SMAW - Stick All Position Welding
    • GMAW - Mig All Position Welding
    • FCAW - Flux Cored Arc Welding
    • GTAW - Tig All Position Welding
    • PAC - Plasma Arc Cutting
    • SAW - Submerged Arc Welding
    • Metal Art Work

    Program Info

    Welding Flyer

    Career Pathways

    Program of Study

    Partner Links


    American Welding Society

    SkillsUSA

    ECC Fact Sheet


    Welding Fact Sheet

    Thinking about a career in welding


    Video Why a Career in Welding

    Expected Earnings


    PayScale.com

    Online Payments

    Online Payments