Welding Technician
Type of Program: Certificate of Completion
Fee: $1999
Program training is five weeks
Students can complete the skill set with as few as five courses or they can continue to obtain a certificate degree.
Certificate Courses:
Introduction to Welding
Welding II
Advanced Welding
Fabrication
Welding Certification Prep
Introduction to Welding - June 2-6, 2025// 8:00am - 3:30pm
Training Topics:
• Define common welding applications
• Demonstrate safe practices and identify common dangers in welding
applications
• Identify and describe Personal Protective Equipment related to the welding trade
• Identify, and define the function of common components (tools), found in a
Welding environment
• Understanding welding symbols and prints
• Understand basic metallurgy and defects
• Demonstrate proper welding techniques for Arc and MIG welding
Welding II - June 9-13, 2025// 8:00am - 3:30pm
Training Topics:
- More advanced welding topics
- Operation of AV and DC power sources
- Weld heat
- Polarities and electrodes for use in joining various alloys
- Weld analysis and an AWS welding certification simulation
Advanced Welding - June 16-20, 2025// 8:00am - 3:30pm
- Students hone in on prior skills, practicing advanced welding techniques while managing specific projects.
Fabrication - June 23-27, 2025// 8:00am - 3:30pm
Training Topics:
- Basics of metal fabrication safety
- Measuring
- Hand tools
- Layout
- Developing proficiency in fabrication
Welding Certification Prep - June 30-July 3, 2025// 8:00am - 3:30pm
Training Topics include:
- Preparation for various AWS (American Welding Society) certifications
- Information on how to obtain the certification
There will be NO Class July 4, 2025.
With these skills, students can obtain employment as a:
- Entry level welder/apprentice
8:00am – 3:30pm (one hour for lunch) 7 hours per day – 35 hour classes. There will be NO Class July 4, 2025.
* Funding may be available to qualified WV Residents.
Ask about HEAPS and WORC Grants for financial assistance.
Technology Center: 5550 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, WV 25405
Disclaimers:
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College provides opportunity to all prospective and current members of the student body, faculty, and staff on the basis of individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, familial status, veteran status, or disability. This advertisement is for informational purposes only. Printed and/or electronic documents produced by the College do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between an applicant or student. For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students enrolled in Certificate Programs at Blue Ridge CTC, visit: www.blueridgectc.edu/GEinfo
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