Welding Technology/Welder

Southern Missouri Technical Institute, a public school located in West Plains, MO, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Welding Technology/Welder. This program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as welders across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors.

Southern Missouri Technical Institute also offers certificate programs in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Surgical Technology, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students in the Welding Technology program can expect hands-on training in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with blueprint reading and metal fabrication techniques.