Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Houston Community College is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. This program is part of the welding technology field and provides students with hands-on training in welding processes, metal fabrication, and related technical skills used across manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.

Under CIP code 48.0508, the curriculum typically covers SMAW, MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding processes, blueprint reading, and weld inspection. Houston Community College also offers a variety of other technical programs, including Recording Arts Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Graduates of this welding certificate are prepared for entry-level positions as welders, fabricators, and metal workers in industrial and commercial environments.