Production Welder
Take your welding skills to the next level by enrolling in the Production Welder Program at Southwest Technical College. As a student of welding, you will learn various skills, such as shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding of steel and aluminum, gas shielded flux-cored arc welding, oxygen-fuel welding, cutting & brazing, and plasma & carbon air arc cutting. This program is just the beginning of a profession that will keep both your mind and body moving. The program consists of instructor-assisted labs and course work.
How long does it take?
910 HOURS
(Approx. 15 months)
How much does it cost?
$3,701.00
(Including tuition, books, fees, & supplies)
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When can I get started?
Courses are instructor-assisted open labs. You can start this program anytime. Call 435.586.2899 for more information.
Want to enroll? Click here to get started.
Gainful Employment Information
There are a variety of jobs with an education in welding, such as:
- Welding Technician
- Welding Inspector
- Pipefitter
- Structural Metal Worker
- Metal Cutting
- Sheet-metal Worker
- Materials Engineers
Please visit the American Welding Society to explore the benefits of a welding career.
For more information on gainful employment details, please click here.
Our welding lab sponsored by Lincoln Electric.
Become a Student
Want to become a student at Southwest Tech? Click below to get started.Questions?
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Mishelle Cacho
Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commision of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at www.council.org.