Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder program at Cleveland Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Shelby, NC. The program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and prepares students for entry-level employment in manufacturing, fabrication, and construction industries.

Cleveland Community College also offers programs in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Students in this welding program can expect hands-on training in shielded metal arc welding, MIG, TIG, and oxy-fuel processes, along with instruction in weld inspection, blueprint reading, and shop safety.