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.

 

 

 

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 the Waxahachie Campus and Mexia Campus. 

 

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.

 

 

FALL 2023 WELDING ON WHEELS CLASS SCHEDULE (WAXAHACHIE CAMPUS)

1st 8-Week Classes
WLDG 1423-61W1    Welding Safety	Monday & Wednesday	6pm - 10pm
WLDG 1428-61W1    Intro Shielded Metal Arc Weld	Tuesday & Thursday	6pm - 10pm

 

2nd 8-Week Classes
WLDG 1430-61W2     Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding	Tuesday & Thursday	6pm - 10pm
WLDG 1434-61HW2    Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc Weld	Monday & Wednesday	6pm - 10pm

 

 

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

 

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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 

 

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