Welding
Students who enter the Welding program will learn how to utilize various welding processes to include pipe welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and other fundamental welding skills. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to apply for entry-level positions as fabricator, welder, fitter-welder, mig welder, and finishing technician. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are occupations listed on the Texas Workforce Commission’s Targeted Occupations List for the Permian Basin Region.
Required Tools for all classes
- Welding Hood with shade 10 or darker lens or auto-darkening lens.
- Welding Cap
- Welding Gloves
- Safety Glasses or Goggles or Face Shield
- Cutting Goggles or Face Shield
- Spark striker
- Chipping hammer
- Hand wire brush
- Combination Square
- Welding Shirt or Jacket
- Notebook & Pen/Pencils
**You are encouraged to buy the following optional supplies***.
- Welding Leather sleeves
- 25 foot tape measure
- 2nd pair of Welding Gloves