Welding at NC

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Name of Department: Welding

Name of Department Chair/Program Director: Ms. Jessica Zuniga

The Welding Technology Program prepares Navarro College students for employment in the metal and construction trades. This is a field that continues to grow and is very much in demand with a high family wage potential. Students will gain experience and competencies in all major welding, cutting and fabrication theory and processes. Students can earn a certificate or Associate of Applied Science. The Program includes classroom instruction and hands-on-training in metal trades including safety, blueprint reading, metallurgy, power sources, tools and materials, welding and layout, and fitting techniques.

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Career Destination Map

Welding Technology (AAS) 

Production Welder Certificate (Dual Credit)

Welding Technology (Certificate) 

Career Opportunities

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders

Helpers-Productions Workers

Manufacturing Production Technician

Welders, Cutters, Welder Fitters

Sheet Metal Workers

Solderers and Brazers

Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand) 

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Others

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Aircraft Mechanics, Service and Repair Technicians

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General  

Helpers-installation, Maintenance, and Repair Work

Automotive Body and Related Repairs 

Gainful Employment

Welding Technology Certificate (PDF)

Marketable Skills

• Calculating Dimensions
• Interpreting Sketches
• Reading Blueprints
• Understanding 2-D and 3-D Diagrams
• Active Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Time Management
• Mathematical skills
• Attention to detail
• Maintaining Work Areas
• Cutting and Trimming Metal Objects to Dimensions
• Detecting Changes in Molten Metal Flows
• Adherence to Safety Standards
• Depth Perception
• Hand-eye Coordination
• Working in Adverse Conditions
• Documenting Work
• Inventorying Supplies
• Reliability · Teamwork · Verbal Communication
• Working Independently
• Managing Work Orders
• Assembling
• Feeding Materials Through Equipment
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Weld in Various Positions (Flat, Curved, Overhead, Vertical, etc.)
• Oxy-fuel Welding
• Arc Welding
• Construction · Customer Service
• Metallurgy