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 and Cutting curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes the following types of welding : Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Pre-requisites required:None
Length of Program:1 semester Career Certificate | 2 semester Career Certificate
Summary of Program Requirements:None
Skills NeededReading Blueprints | Mechanical | Dexterity | Coordination | Communication
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson and Natchez Campus
ContactCareer & Technical Education601-643-5101career.training@colin.edu
The Welding and Cutting curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes the following types of welding : Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Pre-requisites required:High School Diploma or GED | Silver Career Readiness Certification
Length of Program:2 Year Progam
Summary of Program Requirements:High School Diploma or GED | Silver Career Readiness Certification
Skills NeededReading Blueprints | Mechanical | Dexterity | Coordination | Communication
The Welding and Cutting curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes the following types of welding : Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Length of Program:Technical Certificate (Night Program), Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree (Day Program)
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Skills NeededReading Blueprints | Mechanical | Dexterity | Coordination | Communication
