Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Odessa College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Odessa, TX. This longer-format program provides expanded training in welding processes, metallurgy, fabrication, and quality inspection standards relevant to industrial and commercial applications.

Classified under CIP code 48.0508 in the welding technology field, this certificate builds depth beyond the foundational one- to two-year option also available at Odessa College. Additional programs at the college include Cosmetology (at both certificate levels), Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair. Graduates are prepared for advanced technician roles in sectors such as oil and gas, structural fabrication, and pipeline construction.