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Welding

Welding

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Technical and Professional Studies

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why choose welding at ppsc?

Do you want to work with your hands and build a stable career? Learn fundamental welding techniques and explore both industrial and creative applications through hands-on training. PPSC’s Welding program offers real-world experience with local internships, helping you build crucial skills that employers need. Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance, you'll be ready to work in fields like motor sports, fabrication, art and design, or automotive repair.

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what do ppsc welding students learn?

The welding instructors at PPSC are experts in their field, offering you real work scenarios and hands-on learning. As a PPSC Welding student, you will:  
  • Understand and apply essential welding safety practices 
  • Read and interpret industry-standard blueprints 
  • Master basic and advanced welding techniques 
  • Work with various materials and welding processes 
  • Create strong welds in different positions and thicknesses 
  • Gain hands-on experience with modern welding tools 
  • Learn ornamental ironwork and fabrication skills 
  • And more! 
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Join us! Information and Registration Session

Learn more about the program, including career options and job and salary outlook, meet faculty, ask questions get registration help from the PPSC team, meet fellow students, and more! 

November 5 | 12pm
Centennial Campus, B211

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What can you do with a welding degree from PPSC?

Welding is a challenging but rewarding career with opportunities across many industries. With your welding degree or certificate, you can pursue roles in: 
  • Motor sports welding 
  • Metal fabrication and repair 
  • Art and sculpture welding 
  • Pipe welding for construction 
  • General fabrication and manufacturing 
Graduates from PPSC’s Welding program have also gone on to study at other colleges and universities, including: 
  • UCCS 
  • CSU-Pueblo 
  • CSU-Fort Collins 
  • Colorado College 

 

 

 

Degree and Certificate Options

Pikes Peak State College has several Welding degree and certificate options. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH OPTION AND THE CLASSES YOU MIGHT TAKE
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Training in welding is offered to those who wish to learn basic welding skills or to upgrade their knowledge in welding and fabrication. The degree program provides students with additional competencies in welding which will enhance their upward mobility.

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This Entry Level Welding certificate is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of settings using welding and fabrication. Students learn the hazards of welding to health and safety, as well as essential information that they apply to shop safety procedures.

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This Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) certificate is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of settings using welding and fabrication. Students learn welding in all positions and on various joint configurations using the GMAW (mig) welding process on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

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This Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certificate is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of settings using welding and fabrication. Students learn welding in all positions and on various joint configurations using the GTAW (tig) welding process on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

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Students must complete Entry Level Welding Certificate prior to taking Pipe courses. This Pipe Welding certificate is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of settings using welding and fabrication.

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This Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certificate is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of settings using welding and fabrication. Students learn about theory and practice in oxyacetylene processes with an emphasis toward AWS welder qualification with mild steel electrode E-7018 welding in the horizontal and vertical position.

Welding Classes You Might Take

Classes you might take will vary depending on the degree or certificate option(s) you pursue. Check the course catalog for specific classes required to reach your goals.

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