Welding

The Welding program at Martin Community College serves students at every entry point — from short-term workforce certifications to full associate-degree credentials. Whether you want to enter the trades quickly or build the foundation for a long-term welding career, MCC has a pathway for you.

Credit Pathway (Welding Technology AAS, Diploma, and Certificates). The credit curriculum provides a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.

Workforce Pathway (Continuing Education / Short-Term Welding). MCC also offers a 128-hour Continuing Education Welding program for students who want a faster route into the trade. The Con-Ed program covers SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding processes, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and welding inspection. Graduates are prepared to sit for industry-specific certifications.

Both pathways open doors to careers in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and infrastructure.