Welding
Curriculum
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.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
The following credentials are offered under the Welding program.
Associate Degree
Diploma
Learning Outcomes
- Perform SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding processes on various metals and joint configurations
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, symbols, and technical specifications
- Apply quality control and inspection techniques to evaluate weld integrity
- Follow OSHA safety standards and industry best practices in welding environments
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Welding can pursue these careers:
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.