Welding Technologist
Diploma - 32 credits
Delivery Method: Hybrid
Overview
Skilled welders with up-to-date training are in great demand throughout the U.S. in a range of business and manufacturing industries. This one-year training provides skills to qualify for an intermediate welder or fabrication technologist position. This 32-credit diploma also seamlessly transfers to LSC’s 65-credit Welding diploma.
Career Information
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Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
Is Manufacturing right for you?
Manufacturing workers work with products and equipment. You might design a new product, decide how the product will be made, or make the product. You might work on cars, computers, appliances, airplanes, or electronic devices.
Plan Your Education
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Program GuideView approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
Tuition and FeesThis program may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.
Program ReportSkills & Knowledge
- GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
- GTAW (tungsten inert gas TIG welding)
- FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
- SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
- OXY/Fuel welding processes
Related Degrees
Integrated Manufacturing Programs Welding Programs
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Production (GTAW) Certificate - 18 credits
- Welding Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 credits
- Welding Diploma - 65 credits
- Welding Certificate - 24 credits
- Welding Technology Certificate - 30 credits