Welding
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Degree Type
Technical Certificate
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact: Nigel Otero
Phone: 479-788-7814
Get hands-on training in MIG, TIG, and arc welding with a 32-hour certificate and advance to the AAS in welding.
Launch your career with a Technical Certificate in welding. Our robust, 32-credit-hour welding certification program offers aspiring welders and fabricators extensive hands-on training in essential industry techniques, including Arc, MIG, and TIG welding. Gain proficiency through practical instruction in advanced skills like layout design and fabrication of sheet metal and structural piping. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for high-demand roles such as welder, fabricator, or pipefitter in manufacturing, construction, and other growing industries.
Graduates who successfully complete this Technical Certificate can seamlessly continue their education at UAFS by enrolling in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in welding program. This pathway allows students to expand their skills with advanced coursework, increasing their employment opportunities and preparing them for higher-level positions in the welding industry. Credits earned through the technical certificate apply directly to the associate degree, ensuring a smooth transition toward career advancement.
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The Associate of Applied Science in general technology enables you to design an individualized program of study to fulfill career goals that cannot be met by any single degree program. You will work closely with an advisor to select courses from multiple technical disciplines and develop a program related to your career objectives.