Welding Technology/Welder

Welding Technology/Welder is a one- to two-year certificate program at Emerald Coast Technical College, a public institution located in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The program provides students with hands-on training in welding processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding safety to prepare them for entry-level positions in the welding trades.

This program falls under CIP code 48.0508 in the welding technology field. Emerald Coast Technical College offers a range of related certificate programs including Electrician, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in the welding program gain practical skills applicable to manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and other industries that rely on metal joining and fabrication.