Welding Diploma Program

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Start an exciting career in welding

• Study close to home at our campus at our campus in Paterson
• Training in the core fundamentals of welding will allow you to find employment in a wide range of industries.
• Graduates are eligible for AWS (American Welding Society) Structural Standards (D1.1) and American Welding Society (Plate)

Welding is more than just joining two pieces of metal together. It’s considered an art by those in the field and is an important part of any major construction project.

You’ll train in all phases of combination welding and code certification requirements, including electric arc, TIG, MIG, metal theory, oxy-fuel practice and mild steel and plasma arc cutting.

“Over the next 10 years, 200,000 to 225,000 welders are going to be needed. This is an industry that is not going to go away,” says John Mendoza, president of the 68,000-member American Welding Society.

While we strive to provide students with the best tools to prepare for their careers, we cannot and do not guarantee employment.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [05/01/11] [www.bls.gov/oes/].

Credentialing organization may change requirements without notice.

Frequently asked questions about welding.

What is welding?

Welding is important because it is one of the most essential journeyman trades in the world. Without welding, there would be no vehicles on the road and many buildings, gates and fences would cease to exist.

What do students learn for welding

Welders today rely on cutting edge technology in their everyday work. Having a transformative effect on the trade, technology has rapidly expanded and improved welding practices. From the development of arc welding to the refinement of laser cutting, welding is continually evolving.

What type of places or positions do welding students work in after graduation?

Welders can work anywhere in the world. Countless industries rely on welders for example:

1. Medical devices
2. Bridges
3. Oil rigs
4. Race cars
5. Computers
6. Buildings
7. Ships
8. Cell phones

What certifications and affiliations are offered through the welding program?

Graduates are eligible for AWS (American Welding Society) Structural Standards (D1.1.) American Welding Society (Plate).

What kind of person would make a good welder?

Someone that is good with their hands, is patient, has good hand-eye coordination, and is self-motivated would make a good welder.

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