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Welding

Welding

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.
 

 

 

Welding on Wheels

NEW!! WELDING ON WHEELS

WAXAHACHIE & MEXIA CAMPUSES

If students can't get to a classroom, we're bringing the mobile classroom to them! The WELDING ON WHEELS lab is a trailer, roughly the size of a bus, housing welding stations for students.  Students will have an opportunity to learn welding techniques, safety procedures and blue print reading, and earn an entry level welding certificate upon completion and two industry-based certifications: NCCER Core and OSHA 10.
 
The mobile welding lab is available on Waxahachie Campus starting Spring 2023 and on the Mexia Campus beginning Summer 2023. 
Welding on Wheels Trailer Wrap Welding on Wheels Classroom Welding on Wheels Ribbon Cutting

 

ENTRY LEVEL WELDING POSITIONS
Earn an entry-level welding certificate in 4 months and get a job as a welding assistant or helper making $16-$17 per hour.
 

 

SPRING 2023 WELDING ON WHEELS CLASS SCHEDULE (WAXAHACHIE CAMPUS)
1st 8-Week Classes
WLDG 1423 Welding Safety
Tuesday & Thursday
8am - 12pm
WLDG 1428 Intro Shielded Metal Arc Weld
Tuesday & Thursday
1pm - 6pm

 

2nd 8-Week Classes
WLDG 1430 Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding
Tuesday & Thursday
8am - 12pm
WLDG 1434 Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc Weld
Tuesday & Thursday
1pm - 6pm

 

SUMMER 2023 WELDING ON WHEELS CLASS SCHEDULE (MEXIA CAMPUS)
Schedule Coming Soon!

 

FALL 2023 WELDING ON WHEELS CLASS SCHEDULE (WAXAHACHIE CAMPUS)
Schedule Coming Soon!

 

See class schedule for in-person classes and additional information.

 


CAREER DESTINATION MAP

Welding Technology (AAS) 
Production Welder Certificate (Dual Credit)
Welding Technology II (Certificate) 
Gas Tungsten & Metal Arc Welding (Certificate)
Shield Metal Arc Welding (Certificate)
Entry Level Welding (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
 
 

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Office of Executive Dean
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7498
 
Dean’s Office
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7573

 

 

 

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