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.

 

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Pipe Welding Technology | Structural Welding Technology
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

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
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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 
Ranch and Farm (CC)
Self-Paced Level I
19 credit hours, one-two semesters full time		  Central Campus Day 
 Other US Locations(Fort Riley)
Structural Welding Technology (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 Cavazos Only
Course Descriptions
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Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

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)

Contact the Department


For more information about this program visit

 Industrial Technology-Welding

Instructor: Bryan Hodges
Phone: 254-616-3300, Email: bhodges@ctcd.edu

Instructor: Aaron Otis
Phone: 254-526-1249, Email: aaron.otis@ctcd.edu

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