There is a genuine demand for skilled welders across the country with the recent decline in welding.
as a career choice. With this demand, welding careers are prevalent across the country with a
variety of paths to take welding as a career whether it be aerospace, automotive,
construction/infrastructure, manufacturing, railroads, and shipping industries. The Entry-Level
Welding Training is aligned with the American Welding Society national standards and guidelines.
The course is designed to provide training to gain the skills to perform and continue learning on the
job as a welder. Students learn about the core elements of welding,

• Occupational Orientation
• Safety and Health of Welders
• Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Thermal Cutting Processes
• Welding Inspection and Testing