Objective
Welding technology is widely used in a variety of modern industries, including but not limited to infrastructure construction, high-rise building construction, shipbuilding, and energy and transportation. The objective of the Welding Technology program is to prepare students to seek entry-level employment or advance their careers in welding and industrial repairs.
Description
Welding encompasses study in electrical, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, design, and mechanical engineering. Welders may work on various structures, including but not limited to bridges, buildings, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers. This would include welding items such as nuclear systems, boilers, storage vessels, transmission and transportation vehicles for water, land, air, and space travel, and production and processing machines of all types. The curriculum provides students with a foundation in welding techniques, skills, welding mathematics, and career development. The successful graduate is trained to enter the welding profession as an entry-level welder.
Program Facilities
This program is delivered at our Fortis College satellite location at 911 Graham Road, Suite 25 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
Credentialing Opportunities
The Welding Technician program prepares students to take welding certification exams.
Career Opportunities
The graduate is prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as Aluminum Welder, Brazer, Fabrication Welder, Fabricator, Fitter/Welder, Maintenance Welder, Mig Welder, Solderer, Arc Operator, Welder, and Welder Fitter/Fabricator.