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Welding Technology is broken down in two semesters, offered in both the FALL and SPRING semesters.

Welding I: Fundamentals

This introductory course, is designed to build a strong foundation in essential welding techniques and safety practices. Students will receive comprehensive training beginning with critical welding safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The curriculum then introduces practical skills across three core processes: students will master techniques for oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and brazing. They will also receive basic introductions to both GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), commonly known as MIG welding, and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), or stick welding, establishing a broad foundational skillset for future advanced study.

• Code: WLD503 F25 / $3,450.00

  • 45 Session(s) Mon, Tues, Thurs  5:00pm - 9:30 pm,  September 15 - January 27, 2026

• Code: WLD503 Sp26 / $3,450.00

  • 45 Session(s) Mon, Tues, Thurs  5:00 pm - 9:30 pm,  February 2, 2026 - May 28, 2026

Required Textbooks: 1.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting and Brazing SKU: EW-369 OAW 2.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic SKU: EW-369 SMAWB 3.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic SKU: EW-369 GMAWB 4.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Safety and Health of Welders SKU: EW-607 5.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Welding Guide SKU: EW-385

Welding II: Advanced Techniques

Building on basic concepts, this course pushes students to a professional level by developing advanced welding skills and technical knowledge. The curriculum begins with the critical skill of Blueprint Reading, teaching students how to accurately interpret welding symbols and blueprints used by professional welders and fitters. The majority of the course focuses on practical mastery of advanced techniques across several methods: achieving positional proficiency in GMAW (MIG), executing complex structural welding with SMAW (stick), and gaining experience with TIG and flux-cored arc welding. This comprehensive training strictly adheres to the standards of the American Welding Society (AWS), guaranteeing students leave with industry-recognized competence.

• Code: WLD504 F25 / $3,450.00

  • 45 Session(s) Mon, Tues, Thurs  5:00pm - 9:30 pm,  September 15 - January 27, 2026

• Code: WLD504 Sp26 / $3,450.00

  • 45 Session(s) Mon, Tues, Thurs  5:00 pm - 9:30 pm,  February 2, 2026 - May 28, 2026

Required Textbooks: 1.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding Structural SKU EW-369 SMAWA-1 2.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced SKU: EW-369 GMAWA 3.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Flux Cored Arc Welding SKU: EW-369 FCAW 4.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Tungsten Arc Welding SKU: EW-369 GTAW 5.) Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Blueprint Reading for Welders & Fitters SKU: EW-459