Industrial
Welding Technology
at Rogue Community College
Welding Courses
Have you ever thought about welding your own race car or building a boat and trailer? Would you like to satisfy your creative needs by designing your very own utility trailer, or by welding a unique metal sculpture? All of these things and perhaps a lifelong career are within your reach when you join the Rogue Community College Welding Program.
Welding is an industrial process found in every major industry; professional welding positions are available in all phases of construction and manufacturing.
Experience and practice with oxyacetylene, electric arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding will enable you to cut and fabricate steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Learn the various processes from layout to setup and final inspection.
Work toward American Welding Society certification and employment with local fabrication employers.
Career Opportunities:
- Arc Welder
- Artist
- Pipe Welder
- Welder/fabricator
- Construction Welder
- Layout
- Oxyacetylene Cutter (Manual & Machine Operator)
National Entry Level Salary Range:
$12,000 - $24,000 yearly
Related College degrees:
- Welding Technology
- Welding Engineering
Units of Study:
- Oxyacetylene cutting
- Basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Basic gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Basic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Soldering and brazing
- Drafting and blueprint reading
- Layout and pattern development
- Advanced shielded arc welding (SMAW-A)
- Advanced gas metal arc welding (GMAW-A)
- Advanced gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW-A)
- Aluminum and stainless welding
- Pipe welding
Industrial Welding Technology AAS Degree