Welding Technology
As infrastructure ages throughout the country, demand for welders is expected to continue to grow. Welding technician jobs exist in nearly all manufacturing, construction, repair, and processing industries.
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Centralia College offers three distinct tracks - a two-year associate degree program and two shorter-term welding certificate programs.
The Welding program prepares students for advanced welding skills in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or Stick) welding.
Students will also have the opportunity to gain the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) Welding Certification.
The Welding Technology program prepares students to compete for jobs as entry-level welders in building trades, ship building, structural fabrication, automatic and semiautomatic welding, and in maintenance welding.
Associate Degree in Welding
Degree: Associate in Technical Arts
Emphasis: Welding Technology
Total Credits: 99
Note for Students: A GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in any previous WELD classes to continue enrollment each quarter.
* Courses may be taken during summer quarter.
First year
Certificate of Proficiency - Industrial Trades
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++ Optional certification/classes
Recommended Welding Electives
WELD, 151, WELD 180, WELD 181, or WELD 182
Welding Certificate
Degree: Certificate of Proficiency
Emphasis: Welding Technology (4-quarter program)
Total Credits: 61
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Welding Certificate (Evening)
Degree: Certificate of Completion
Emphasis: Welding (Evening)
Total Credits: 20
Complete one of the following classes per quarter. When all classes are completed (20 credits total) a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
- WELD 180 Oxyfuel & GTAW - 5 credits
- WELD 181 Shielded Metal Arc Welding - 5 credits
- WELD 182 Gas Metal Arc Welding - 5 credits
- WELD 285 Arc Welding Certification - 5 credits
ContactCareer & Technical EducationTech (TEC) Building, Room 114 360-623-8963 cte@centralia.edu |
Chuck Hegsted Assistant Professor Office: TEC 103B 360-623-8745 Email Chuck Hegsted |
Zachary Peters Associate Professor Office: TEC 103A 360-623-8576 Email Zachary Peters |