Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Western Iowa Tech Community College is a 1-to-2-year certificate offered by this public institution in Sioux City, IA. The program provides hands-on training in welding processes, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and safety practices relevant to the welding and fabrication trades.

This program is part of the precision metal working field (CIP 48.0508). Western Iowa Tech also offers a longer 2-to-4-year Welding Technology/Welder certificate for students seeking more in-depth training. Other programs at the school include Electrician, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician at the 1-to-2-year level, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at the 2-to-4-year certificate level. Students completing either welding program are prepared for entry-level positions in manufacturing and construction welding.