Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate (2–4 year) at Bellingham Technical College is a public institution program located in Bellingham, WA. Within the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508), this longer-term certificate builds on foundational welding skills to provide more comprehensive training in advanced welding techniques, metallurgy, welding inspection, and fabrication processes used across industrial and construction sectors.

Bellingham Technical College also offers a 1–2 year Welding Technology certificate for students seeking a shorter pathway into the welding field. Other programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. The 2–4 year certificate is designed for students who want broader welding expertise before entering skilled trades positions in Washington State.