Salary Range Potential:
$70000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Problem-solving, Computer skills, Physics
Types of Employers:
Energy, Industrial, Construction
Job Description
Educational requirements for welders vary by region and by company. However, a large majority of employers in Mississippi do not require a four-year degree to apply for this job, as employers are typically most concerned about performance and ability over formal education. Ideal welding candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent; an industry-recognized certificate or credential and/or technical degree from a two-year college; and/or previous work experience. Specific certifications that may be required by employers include National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) certificates and the Career Readiness Certificates (CRC) which are used as a determination of worker aptitude. 14 community colleges in Mississippi offer welding technology programs.
Training Opportunities
The Welding Program is designed to develop skills in various methods of welding. During the first semester, the student is taught the use of the arc welder, oxyacetylene torch and plasma arc cutter. Classroom instruction is also received in blueprint reading, welding metallurgy, welding theory and types of welding machines.
Pre-requisites required:Contact for more information.
Length of Program:1 year
Summary of Program Requirements:Contact for more information.
Skills NeededProblem Solving, Mathematics, Attention to Detail, Manual Dexterity
Mississippi Delta Community College
Mississippi Delta Community College
ContactPhilip "McLane" Milner662-246-6536mmilner@msdelta.edu
bwright@msdelta.edu
The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students will develop skills in the use of arc welders, oxyacetylene torches, and plasma cutting machines. Gas tungsten arc welding techniques are taught on both ferrous and nonferrous materials. Classroom instruction is provided in blueprint, welding, welding theory, and welding machines.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Holmes Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Holmes Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededProblem Solving, Mathematics, Attention to Detail, Manual Dexterity
