Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Butte College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Oroville, CA. Classified under CIP code 48.0508 in the welding technology field, the program prepares students for careers as welders and welding technicians in manufacturing, construction, and industrial fabrication settings.

Butte College offers this welding credential alongside a variety of other technical and trades programs. Related programs at the school include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Building Construction Technology/Technician. Students in this program can expect hands-on training in welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW, as well as blueprint reading, metallurgy basics, and welding safety practices.