Welding Technology/Welder

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA offers a two- to four-year certificate in Welding Technology/Welder. This public college program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and provides in-depth training in welding processes, metal fabrication, structural welding, blueprint interpretation, and weld quality inspection techniques.

Graduates are prepared for careers in manufacturing, construction, pipefitting, and metal fabrication industries. Kirkwood Community College also offers related programs in Diesel Mechanics Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Culinary Arts, giving students at this Cedar Rapids institution access to a broad selection of technical and trade training programs.