Skilled welders are essential to industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. At Odessa College, the Welding program provides hands-on training that prepares students for entry into the workforce with the technical skills employers value.
Whether you're beginning a new career or looking to advance your skills, you'll gain experience using industry-standard equipment while learning the techniques needed for success in today's welding industry.
Why Study Welding at Odessa College?
Welding combines technical knowledge, precision, and craftsmanship to build and repair the structures and equipment that keep industries moving. At Odessa College, you'll receive practical instruction in a shop environment that mirrors real-world workplaces, helping you develop confidence through hands-on experience.
Our experienced instructors emphasize safety, quality workmanship, and industry best practices while preparing students for employment in a high-demand field.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Welding program develop knowledge and skills in:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Blueprint reading and weld symbols
- Metal fabrication and layout
- Welding safety and industry standards
- Inspection and quality control techniques
Odessa College Welding Technology also offers continuing education in many areas including AWS® CWI®/CWE®/CWS® Preparation. In addition, Specialized Training can be done at your facility or ours.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Welding program may pursue careers such as:
- Welder
- Structural Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Fabricator
- Welding Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Construction Welder
- Maintenance Welder
Skilled welders are in demand across industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and industrial maintenance.
Why Odessa College?
Odessa College prepares students for rewarding careers through affordable, hands-on technical education. With experienced instructors, modern welding facilities, and training aligned with industry needs, you'll graduate with practical skills that help you enter the workforce with confidence.
Whether your goal is immediate employment or continued technical training, Odessa College provides the foundation to help you succeed.
Required Tools for Welding classes
- 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
- Silver Streak Pencils.
- Small Wizard Wrap 1” – 6” Templet
- Safety shoes.
**You are encouraged to buy the following optional supplies***.
- Welding Leather sleeves
- 25 foot tape measure
- 2nd pair of Welding Gloves