ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGY

If you enjoy working with your hands and building things that last, welding might be the perfect path for you. Welders play a crucial role in creating the structures, tools, and technology that keep industries moving—from bridges and buildings to pipelines, vehicles, and aerospace components.

At Western Technical College, the Advanced Welding Technology program offers a hands-on training experience designed to help you build confidence and core skills in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, safety, and multiple welding techniques. You’ll train in a lab environment that mirrors Real World conditions, learning to work with the tools and processes used across today’s industries.

Welders are needed in fields like construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and transportation—and in Texas, job openings are projected to grow steadily at about 4% through 2029. (Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Market Information, 2023)

Ready to learn more about what you’ll do, what you’ll learn, and where welding can take you? Let’s break it down—one spark at a time.

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SPARK YOUR FUTURE WITH A CAREER IN WELDING!

Flexible Schedules: We know life can be hectic and that is why we offer three flexible schedules to choose from. Attend classes around what works best for you. Choose from day, afternoon or evening classes and complete your training in just 13 months!

Hybrid Program: Our Advanced Welding program is a hybrid program that combines the elements of traditional face-to-face learning with the flexibility of online learning. Hybrid courses are delivered via Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), which provides both synchronous and asynchronous tools to support online learning.

Your Training: 80% of your training will consist of hands-on (lab or shop work), and the other 20% will be spent in the classroom/online.

Welding Certifications: Preparing you is what we do! Not only will you graduate with a Certificate in Advanced Welding, you will also be fully prepared to test up to 6 welding certifications offered by the American Welding Society (AWS):

(6) Structural Certifications – 2G, 3G,4G (POSITIONS) SMAW (STICK), 1/4” PLATE, OPEN V GROOVE
(2) Pipe Certifications –
- 6G (45* Position) 4” sch. 40 pipe – SMAW
- 6G (45* Position) 4” sch. 40 pipe – SMAW / GTAW Combo

Internship Opportunities: Before you graduate from the welding program, the time will come for you to put the skills you learned in the classroom and apply them in a Real World setting! As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work hands on in a professional environment, network with other professionals in your field, explore different careers, and build your resume. You will have a dedicated Internship Coordinator that will personally work with you and many of our industry partners to provide you the exposure and experience you need to get ready for the Real World.