Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Lower Columbia College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Longview, WA. The program is in the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and trains students in a range of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and safety practices required for careers in manufacturing, construction, and industrial maintenance.

Lower Columbia College also offers related certificate programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students in the welding program can expect shop-based instruction and practical experience with industry-standard welding equipment and techniques.