Welding Technology (Certificate)

Study welding at JCC

With the Welding Technology certificate at Jamestown Community College, you learn specific welding specializations. While at JCC, you’ll gain hands-on experience in industry-standard welding techniques taught by experts in the field. Graduates can seek employment after graduation in roles such as entry-level welder, welding technician, inspector, and sales engineer.

2024 median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers: $51,000/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

This program is registered for the Jamestown Campus and Cattaraugus County Campus. Course availability may vary by semester, and some courses may be offered online or at a single campus location. Consult the course schedule for current offerings.

Program pathway

Earn this certificate as a part of:

More opportunities:

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

ENG 1510: English Composition I or

Social Science Elective or

MCT 1270: Machine Theory and Operations or

WLD 1380: Flux Cored Arc Welding

3

MCT 1240: Engineering Drawing with AutoCAD

4

WLD 1200: Safety and Cutting Processes

3

WLD 1350: Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 1360: Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 1370: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3
  • A fall start may be necessary to complete the program in one year. Discuss with an advisor.
  • ENG 1510, MAT 1590, and a social science elective will be required for the A.A.S. degree. Students should discuss their choice with an advisor.
  • MCT 1270 is only offered in the fall semester.
  • WLD 1380 is only offered in the spring semester.

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

ENG 1510: English Composition I or

Social Science Elective or

MCT 1270: Machine Theory and Operations or

WLD 1380: Flux Cored Arc Welding

3

WLD 2250: Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 2260: Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 2270: Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3
  • ENG 1510, MAT 1590, and a social science elective will be required for the A.A.S. degree. Students should discuss their choice with an advisor.
  • MCT 1270 is only offered in the fall semester.
  • WLD 1380 is only offered in the spring semester.

Welding technology skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Perform AWS code quality welds on plate and pipe in all positions using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.
  • Visually inspect all fillet welds and groove welds to ensure that they meet code criteria.
  • Weld low carbon steel, stainless steel, as well as aluminum using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.