Welding
The Morton College Welding Program offers a range of industry-aligned certificates designed to prepare students for employment in fabrication, construction, automotive, and industrial maintenance. Courses emphasize hands-on training in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and oxy-fuel cutting, reinforced by blueprint reading, metallurgy basics, and welding safety. Small class sizes and experienced instructors provide individualized skill development and preparation for nationally recognized certification tests. Flexible scheduling and stackable credentials allow students to build toward higher-level qualifications while local employer partnerships and job-placement support help graduates transition quickly into welding careers.
Dept: Technical Occupations
Program Chair: Allen Tomnitz
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The purpose of this certificate program is to provide entry-level and mid-level training and/or to support the pursuance of advancement opportunities.
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This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment as a welder. Students will learn techniques related to shielded metal arc welding of pipe in multiple positions. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting, and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.
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This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of various welding processes, welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting, and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.
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This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes in industries related to fabrication and manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.
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This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the shielded metal arc welding process in industries related to manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.
