Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program provides foundational training in welding techniques, metal fabrication, and shop safety within the welding technology field, preparing students for entry-level positions in manufacturing and related industries.

This program is classified under CIP code 48.0508 in the precision production area. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers a longer welding certificate, as well as programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology. Students can expect hands-on shop training in core welding processes including MIG, TIG, and shielded metal arc welding.