Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Technical and Professional Studies
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.
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.
This Basic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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If you like solving problems, drawing plans for new buildings, and bringing ideas to life, this could be the degree program for you. Career opportunities include architectural and engineering technician, draftsperson, certified document technician, construction project engineer, and sales.
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