Welding Technology
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Welding Technology (WT) program prepares students to work as entry-level welders,
fitters, or metal fabricators in a variety of industries including boat-building,
construction, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing. Students study a variety
of layout, fabrication, and metal joining techniques using steel, stainless steel,
and aluminum. Processes include oxyfuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal
arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Instructional facilities
include individual welding practice booths and a large metal fabrication area.
The Welding Program stays current with industry needs through an active Advisory Committee made up of representatives from local businesses that regularly seek our graduates for employment. SVC is accredited through the American Welding Society entry-level welder training program. SVC is also a certified Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) testing site. Students will move from theory to application to certification in all common manual and semi-automatic welding processes.
Students are required to supply various tools, protective clothing, and welding consumables. A complete list can be obtained by contacting Mary Kuebelbeck at mary.kuebelbeck@skagit.edu or 360.416.6743.
Why Skagit Valley College?
- Certified by the American Welding Society Entry-Level Welder Training program
- Approved test lab for the Washington Association of Building Officials
- Highly qualified faculty with many years of welding experience
- Large metal fabrication area & individual welding practice booths
- Strong ties to local shipbuilding, construction, refinery maintenance, and metal fabrication industries
- Excellent rates of job placement for graduate
Degree(s) / Certificate(s)
The Welding Program offers a wide variety of classes to meet the needs of students whose goals range from those seeking employment in the Metal Trades Industry to the home hobbyist. Classes are offered both days and evenings. Students may choose to take individual skills enhancing classes, select from several specialized Micro-Certificates, short Program Certificates, or a 2-year ATA Degree.
The estimated program length is based on full-time enrollment. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or program advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length. The certificate program is not intended for university transfer.
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Faculty and Staff
Certified Welding Inspector
Mount Vernon Campus
360.416.6722
yoden.ortmann-wight@skagit.edu
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Certifications
SVC’s Welding program is an approved participant in the American Welding Society Entry-Level Welder Training Program. Students who complete coursework requirements and pass written and performance exams will earn a certificate from the AWS (nominal fee required).
SVC is also an approved test lab for the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) welder certification program. Students completing certification or degree programs will have the opportunity to earn this important industry credential (a nominal fee is required). Special coursework is available to prepare experienced welders for this test. Students will gain experience and competence in all major welding theory, processes, and certification test procedures.