Welding Technology/Welder

Welding Technology/Welder is a two- to four-year certificate program at Clover Park Technical College, a public institution in Lakewood, WA. This program falls within the welding technology field and provides training in shielded metal arc welding, MIG, TIG, and flux-core processes, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and welding safety standards for industrial and structural applications.

In the welding technology field, certificate programs at this level prepare students for skilled positions in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication industries. Clover Park Technical College also offers related programs including Building Construction Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Architectural Engineering Technologies, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students can expect extensive shop time developing welding technique and certification readiness alongside technical coursework.