Welding Program
What will I learn?
Ready to work with fire? Students in the welding program learn about welding machines, weld processes and hands-on welding proficiency. Students develop skills in the areas of blueprint reading, common cutting practices, and understanding of welding metallurgy. Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualification to code specification(s).
Technology in the welding field is constantly improving, and staying up to date on current processes is necessary. Welders must stay current on welding certifications through the American Welding Society (AWS).
The students in this program will be part of a cohort, remaining with same peers throughout the program. Students also have the opportunity to participate in national competitions such as Skills USA.
Students who are interested in studying welding at LCCC have two options:
Credit Diploma
The Combination Welding program provides students with an overall understanding of welding machines, weld processes and hands-on welding proficiency. Students develop skills in the areas of print reading, welding symbols, weld inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing, along with precision machine tool operation. Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualification to code specification(s).
Completion of the Welding Technology (Combination Welding) credit diploma is required for enrollment in the Welding Technology (Advanced Pipe Welding) credit diploma courses.
Available at the Cheyenne main campus.
Credit Diploma
The Advanced Pipe Welding program builds upon the Combination Welding program and prepares students for work in the field of welding technology. Students will learn how to weld on pipes. Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for welding qualification to code specification(s).
Completion of the Welding Technology (Combination Welding) credit diploma is required for enrollment in the Welding Technology (Advanced Pipe Welding) credit diploma courses.
Available at the Cheyenne main campus.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates from this program may find work as:
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.
Visit Career Coach for additional information about Sheet Metal Workers.
Visit LCCC's Career Resources to find tools for selecting the right program for you and marketing yourself to future employers.
Cost of Attendance
For general college expenses, students should view LCCC’s cost of attendance.
Students in Welding Technology: Combination Welding incur additional expenses of $850 in program and course fees and $150 in books and supplies.
Students in Welding Technology: Advanced Pipe Welding incur additional expenses of $800 in program and course fees and $150 in books and supplies.