Explore Academic Programs - Welding Technology
The program is designed to prepare students for a welding career. It provides entry-level, industry-validated, “hands-on” instruction using current technologies and equipment. An associate's degree and multiple certificate programs are available.
The welding industry is one of the largest industries worldwide. The size and diversity of the industry offer many opportunities for interesting, challenging and rewarding careers. Continuing technological changes in the industry demand the welder continue to learn and update knowledge and skills.
Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates
Pipe fitters and steamfitters
Potential earnings: $24.74 hourly; $51,450 annually
Market growth rate: faster than average (nine - 13 percent)
Structural metal fabricator and fitter
Potential earnings: $18.14 hourly; $37,730 annually
Market growth rate: slower than average (two - four percent)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers
Potential earnings: $18.94 hourly; $39,390 annually
Market growth rate: slower than average 2(two - four percent)
Sheet metal worker
Potential earnings: $22.57 hourly; $46,940 annually
Market growth rate: average (five - eight percent)
Welders, cutters and welder fitters
Potential earnings: $18.94 hourly; $39,390 annually
Market growth rate: slower than average (two - four percent)
Know Your Path? CTC Pathway
Pipe Welding Technology | Structural Welding Technology
What’s Your Path?
Choosing your program of study is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and we’re here to help!
First, understand that CTC has two kinds of programs with different goals:
- University Transfer programs cover your core classes (the basics) and provide field of study courses based on what you want to study at your transfer destination. When you’re done at CTC, you’ll have an Associate of Arts OR an Associate of Science and be ready to move on.
- Career and Technical programs are designed to prepare you for employment. Stackable certificates and degrees focus on the skills you need for the workplace in a particular field.
Degrees and Certificates
The CTC Welding program provides entry-level, competency-based coursework. Classes can begin at any time during the year and students may set their own schedule between 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday – Thursday.
Coursework includes welding safety, tools and equipment, blueprint reading, layout and fabrication, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc (GMAW) welding, flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding, pipe welding, machine set-up and operation, plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging, electrode identification and use and weld testing.
The program offers different pathways and you can choose your final destination. Students may pursue an associate degree or certificate. Two levels of certifications allow you to enter the workforce quickly. An Associate of Applied Science degree in welding is also offered which mixes welding curriculum with additional academic courses.
| Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
| Welding (AAS) 60 credit hours, two years full time |
Central Campus Day Other US Locations (Fort Riley) |
| Welding Technology (CC) Self-Paced Level II 45 credit hours, two years full time |
Central Campus Day |
| Pipe Welding (CC) Self-Paced Level II 41 credit hours, two years full time |
Central Campus Day |
| Pipe Welding (CC) Self-Paced Level I 20 credit hours, one-two semesters full time |
Central Campus Day |
| Farm and Ranch (CC) Self-Paced Level I 19 credit hours, one-two semesters full time |
Central Campus Day Other US Locations(Fort Riley) |
| Structural (CC) Self-Paced Level I 18 semester hours, one semester full time |
Central Campus Day Other US Locations (Fort Riley) |
| Industrial Welding Transition (CC) Self-Paced Level I 19 credit hours, one-two semesters full time |
Fort Hood Only |
| Course Descriptions | |
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Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates of completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College.
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