Welding Technology/Welder

Welding Technology/Welder is a one-to-two-year certificate program at Manhattan Area Technical College, a public institution in Manhattan, KS. This program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and introduces students to fundamental welding processes, safety practices, and fabrication skills used across manufacturing, construction, and repair industries.

Manhattan Area Technical College also offers a longer Welding Technology/Welder certificate (2 to 4 years) for students seeking more advanced training, as well as related programs in Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General; Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician; and Network and System Administration/Administrator. Students can expect hands-on lab work in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and arc welding alongside instruction in metal properties and joint preparation.