Overview
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Welding Technology is an essential skill for industry along the Oregon Coast and includes skill sets that may be applicable to a variety of occupations. TBCC’s The program follows American Welding Society’s (AWS) quality guidelines, while utilizing math, 2-D CAD, and engineering to design and build projects for community partners. These applied learning opportunities provide essential experience for students entering the workforce. The program also offers a path to earn AWS Certification, which is a strong credential for those entering welding careers.
The program covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxy-Acetylene, and Plasma Cutting. Students will be prepared to enter welding careers in Industrial Welding, Marine Welding, and Food Industry Welding. In addition, students will be prepared for welding related career fields such as Industrial Millwright, Structural Maintenance, and Agricultural Mechanic. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to achieve AWS Certification in a varying degree of welding modalities.