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Welding Technology

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the next year, the manufacturing sector is expected to employ nearly 400,000 welders, cutters, and brazers across the country and in a variety of industries, including metal, transportation, machinery, architecture, structural, and construction.

The demand for skilled metalworkers is anticipated to continue as an aging infrastructure increases the development of new buildings, bridges, roads, and similar projects. These jobs will be performed by and require the expertise of welders, welding inspectors, and engineers.

It’s a great time to pursue a career in the welding industry, and the welding program at ASU Mid-South can provide the training needed to get there.


After successfully completing any three of the four welding process courses offered at ASU Mid-South, students may enroll in welding fabrication coursework. These advanced courses can help students grow their skillset and become a fabricator or fitter. Students can gain the skills to fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products, which are highly sought in the welding trade.

Welders are one of the most sought-after workers in today’s job market. The wages are competitive and increase with experience and skill level. The growing need for trained welders makes welding one of the fastest growing occupations available, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 13% increase in demand for welders through 2026.

Based on American Welding Society skill standards, ASU Mid-South’s Welding technology program provides theory and practical skills application in welding and cutting. You can develop real-world welding skills in arc welding, plasma and air carbon arc cutting, and oxyacetylene, TIG, MIG, and gas metal and flux-core arc welding. In the process, you will also learn welding inspection testing principles and fabrication techniques.

*Welding Certificates and Certification: Welding classes are offered day and night, with certificate programs in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Flux Core Arc Welding. Each program offers American Welding Society (AWS) certifications, which are highly recognized by companies across the world.

*Welding Certificates and Certification: Welding classes are offered day and night, with certificate programs in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Flux Core Arc Welding. Each program offers AWS certifications, which are highly recognized by companies across the world.

For more information about the Welding Technology program, or how to register:

Admissions Office

870.733.6728
admissions@asumidsouth.edu

Or Contact


Ed Cook
Lead Faculty Welding
870-733-6026
jecook@asumidsouth.edu

 

 

Explore our programs and find your path at ASU Mid-South.

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Program Outcomes

Certificate of Proficiency in Flux-Core Arc Welding Technology
16 Credit Hours
Flux-Core Arc Welding Technology
Program graduates will:

  • Develop knowledge in theory, techniques, and welding skills necessary to support maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Obtain the foundation education, training and direction to work in entry-level positions in the welding field.
  • Complete AWS Sense Level I Certification or NCCER Level 2 Certification in flux-core arc welding.

Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding Technology
16 Credit Hours
Gas Metal Arc Welding Technology Program
graduates will:

  • Develop knowledge in theory, techniques, and welding skills necessary to support maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Obtain the foundation education, training and direction to work in entry-level positions in the welding field.
  • Complete AWS Sense Level I Certification or NCCER Level 2 Certification in gas metal arc welding.

Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technology
16 Credit Hours
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technology
Program graduates will:

  • Develop knowledge in theory, techniques, and welding skills necessary to support maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Obtain the foundation education, training and direction to work in entry-level positions in the welding field.
  • Complete AWS Sense Level I Certification or NCCER Level 2 Certification in gas tungsten arc welding.

Certificate of Proficiency in Shielded Metal Arc Welding Technology
16 Credit Hours
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Technology
Program graduates will:

  • Develop knowledge in theory, techniques, and welding skills necessary to support maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Obtain the foundation education, training and direction to work in entry-level positions in the welding field.
  • Complete AWS Sense Level I Certification or NCCER Level 2 Certification in shielded metal arc welding.
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programs or activities which it operates or financial aid. The following persons have been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Jeremy Reece
Title IX Coordinator
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: 870.733.6786
Email: jreece@asumidsouth.edu
Stephanie Krehl
ADA Coordinator
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: 870.733.6790
Email: accessibility@asumidsouth.edu

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/
contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves our area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

 


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