Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Iowa Lakes Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Estherville, IA. The program provides hands-on training in welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with instruction in blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and weld inspection techniques.

This program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and is one of multiple trades-focused certificates available at Iowa Lakes Community College. Related programs at the college include Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students seeking entry-level welding and fabrication careers in manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings will find this certificate relevant to those pathways.