Welding Technology

Phone: (828) 398-7684
Email: georgemkeller@abtech.edu

A.A.S./Certificate/Diploma

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.

Welding Technology Overview

Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Programs

Title	Credential	Credit Hours	Link to program details
Welding Technology A.A.S.	Degree	66	‌‌
Welding Technology Diploma	Diploma	37	‌‌
Basic Welding Certificate I	Certificate	17	‌‌
Robotic Welding Certificate	Certificate	18	‌‌

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.