Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program (2–4 years) at Western New Mexico University is a public program located in Silver City, NM. This credential provides comprehensive training in welding processes, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and fabrication techniques, preparing students for careers in manufacturing, construction, and industrial maintenance.

The program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508). Western New Mexico University also offers a shorter 1–2-year Welding Technology/Welder certificate for students seeking a faster entry point, as well as Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree, and a Nursing Practice bachelor's degree. This combination of trade and health programs reflects the institution's career-focused offerings for students in the Silver City region.