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:
- This program includes courses that may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
- You can take your NYSDOT welder certification testing at JCC.
Courses
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.