The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metal working industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Welding Technology Diploma and Certificate Requirements
Gainful Employment information for the Welding Technology Diploma
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
![Justin Prather](/wp-content/uploads/Justin-Prather-IMG_0984.jpg)
Welding Instructor
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1334
Email: jprather@wilsoncc.edu
Office: L101
![Travis Flewelling](/wp-content/uploads/travis_flewelling_2019_web.jpg)
Dean of Industrial Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1210
Email: tflewelling@wilsoncc.edu
Office: Lee Technology Center - R146