Welding Technology
About this program
From manufacturing and construction to artistic exploration, welding is a craft that crosses industry lines. At Penn College, you’ll be part of a community of creators. Mastering practical skills to take on in-demand careers in this thriving field. In this ABET-accredited program you’ll explore theories. Challenge and test concepts. And apply skills, methods, and techniques in advanced learning labs using tools and technology just like you’ll find in the field.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
96%
Overall Placement Rate
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway
Global Opportunities
Careers
- Welding technician
- Welding supervisor
- Welding inspector
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (WEL119)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (WEL133)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (WEL142)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (WEL146)
- Welding Blueprint & Layout (WEL102)
- Advanced Semi-Automatic Processes (WEL209)
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (WEL216)
- Basic CNC Programming (WEL240)
- Introduction to Metallurgy (MSC106)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding (WEL244)
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding (WEL264)
- Robotic Welding (WEL249)
- Non-Destructive Testing I (QAL241)
- Welding Blueprint & Layout II (WEL252)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
"The most satisfying part is that you're taking something from nothing and creating whatever you want from it. This is exactly what I want to do. I love this."
Erin Beaver
Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Mar 1
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM
Apr 6
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM
ABET-Accredited Program
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable Program Criteria.
Facilities
Lab Tour
In this virtual tour, you'll walk through our newly upgraded 55,000+-square-foot facility, meet a few instructors, and check out some of the latest technology and tools of the trade.
Facilities
Welding Lab Expanded
Get hands-on experience in one of the largest facilities in higher education, using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
