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

Program pathway

Earn this certificate as a part of:

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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.