Welding Technology offers certificates and an AAS degree that includes both theoretical and practical training in basic and advanced welding techniques. Areas covered include, shield metal arc welding, gas flu and cored arc welding, metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding, pipe welding and fabrication.
Welding has become a very sophisticated and technical science that requires mental application as well as hands-on abilities. Students who complete the Associate in Applied Science degree will learn welding skills, but also basic math, English and other communication skills. CBC's welding training, plus general education requirements, prepares graduates for careers in today's construction trades and fabrications shops. For more information, call 509-542-4804.
At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:
- Obtain all position Structural Steel certification using Shielded Metallic Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Obtain all position pipe certification using Shielded Metallic Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process
- Demonstrate competent cutting procedures and correct operation of equipment
- Demonstrate proper set-up and use of welding and fabricating equipment; troubleshoot and solve basic welding, fabricating and equipment problems
- Analyze and interpret prints and drawings for welding and fabricating
- Display and communicate knowledge of welding information
- Exhibit and maintain essential employability behaviors