Go to work in many industries as a specialist in one of the most highly paid skilled trades.
Great pay for the highly skilled!
As a certified welder, you will be among the highest paid of all the skilled trades. As a welder, you will join metals by applying intense heat from a gas or electric source to melt metal to form a permanent bond with or without the use of filler metals. You will use welding for joining, surfacing, or repairing structures or parts made of metal or other weldable materials. You will plan the sequence of operations and select your equipment according to metals involved and the type of weld needed.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- ARC Cutter - Certificate
- ARC Welder - Certificate
- AWS National Skills Standards Level I - Certificate
- Gas Metal Arc Welder - Certificate
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - Certificate
- Gas Welder - Certificate
- Pipeline Gas Metal Arc Welder - Certificate
- Pipeline Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - Certificate
- Pipeline Shielded Metal Arc Welder - Certificate
- Production Line Welder - Certificate
- Shielded Metal Arc Welder - Certificate
- Tack Welder - Certificate
- Welder Helper - Certificate
ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Where do I start?
Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Field Licensure Requirements
Some employers in the welding industry require welder certification. There are numerous welder certification tests available to students. Welder certification is not required to complete the program at the college, but students are encouraged to become certified welders to improve their job prospects.
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
