Welding Technologies
Course Overview
Students develop skills in gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc (TIG), stick electrode, and flux-core welding as well as plasma/thermal cutting processes. Fourth-year math, algebra 2, and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, pipe fitter, sheet metal worker, iron worker, millwright, and underwater welder.
Download the Welding Technology brochure.
College Credit
Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Alpena Community College, Baker College, Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, Kirtland Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, Muskegon Community College, and Washtenaw Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Andrea Rusco at the CTC.
Students who successfully complete the Welding Technologies program may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College. Our direct credit web page has a list of all participating classes.
Credentials
- Industry Foundations
- Safety, Health & Environment
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Welding Inspection and Testing
- Drawing and Welding Symbols
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Thermal Cutting
- Career Ready Practices