Welding Technology/Welder

Welding Technology/Welder is a certificate program (2–4 years) offered at Anoka Technical College, a public institution in Anoka, MN. This program is part of the welding technology field and provides students with hands-on training in welding processes, metal fabrication, and industry safety standards.

The program falls under CIP code 48.0508 within the precision metal working field. Anoka Technical College also offers a shorter Welding Technology/Welder certificate (1–2 years) for students seeking a faster entry point into the trade. Additional related programs at the college include Computer and Information Systems Security, Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, and Quality Control Technology. Students can expect training in MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes, blueprint reading, and fabrication techniques used across manufacturing and construction industries.