Degree and Certificate Programs

The Welding Program at Western Texas College focuses on practical experience and applications from business and industry. Classes are taught with a hands-on approach, giving students the opportunity for application of knowledge gained in the program and preparing students to successfully enter welding careers.

The objectives of this program are:

• To develop skills in the use of the tools of the trade so that a student may be successful in taking and passing examinations to become employed or to become a certified code welder.

• To develop knowledge and skills in reading a blueprint and the ability to follow that blueprint to design, layout, and fabrication of the desired structure.

• Advanced Welding

• Beginning Welding Certificate

• Introduction to Welding Technology

Health insurance is required of all students entering the program.

As part of WTC's Alcohol/Drug policy, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests are performed on students during their time in the program.

Our Welding program provides hands-on training designed to prepare students for careers in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and related industries. Students may choose from the following options:

• two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree

• one of the two one-year certificates.

View your courses and tuition and fee information in the Course Catalog. For more information about the program, see our Welding White Paper, available in English or Spanish.

The ultimate goal of the degree plan is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Due to possible changes at the receiving institution, students are encouraged to review pathway requirements frequently. This document is intended for advising purposes only.

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