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Welding Engineering Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Program Overview

The welding program combines specialized welding training with related technical and general education courses to give you the training you need to be a success in the field. You can get an advanced certificate, associate's degree, or the credits to transfer and get a bachelor's. 

Hands-on training in small class sizes at Delta College provide an excellent opportunity to learn specialized welding.

ABOUT DELTA'S PROGRAM

At Delta, you get welding lab classes that provide hands-on training to help you succeed. You will use state-of-the- art equipment to learn SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG) welding.

One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's degree.

Program features:

  • Hands-on welding lab classes
  • Small class sizes
  • Welding certifications
  • Experienced welding faculty
  • AWS SENSE certified program
  • Program options: certificate, associate and transfer credits

Be successful. Develop these skills.

  • Technical 
  • Spatial orientation
  • Physical strength
  • Manual dexterity
  • Detail oriented
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical
  • Good judgement
  • Hand/eye coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Blueprint reading
  • OSHA safety
  • Mechanical technology
  • Manufacturing and industrial technology
  • Machine tools

Related Programs

In addition to the welding associate degree, Delta offers a variety of technical trades programs, including these programs which also include welding skills.

Welding Engineering Technology – Advanced Certificate

Delta's advanced welding certificate combine specialized welding training with related technical courses to give you the training you need to get started in the field.

See program requirements

Welding - Certificate of Achievement

In addition to the Advanced Certificate, Delta College offers an entry-level Welding Certificate of Achievement. It's called a 'laddered program' because the courses you take here count toward the next step up – the Advanced Certificate.

This short certificate of achievement can give you a jump start in your welding career. After just one semester, you will have the skills needed to start an entry-level welding job. You will learn SMAW (STICK) and GMAW (MIG) weld processes and fillet and groove welds in horizontal and vertical positions while earning 16 credits. 

Required classes:

  • WELD 114W – Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • WELD 235W – Gas Metal Arc Welding

SEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

 

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With a student to professor ratio of 16 to 1, our students get personal attention.

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