Gain the skills to perform production, maintenance and repair welding for manufacturing and construction. Learn about blueprints, equipment maintenance and the various welding processes and settings. Demand is high for welders with up-to-date skills; new processes have created many job opportunities for welders with these abilities. You can earn the Welding Fundamentals certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma. After completing this program, your credits can be applied to earning the Advanced Metal Fabrication technical diploma. Additional program details: Ability to follow instructions, to visualize finished products based on blueprints, and to work independently are keys to success. Normal eyesight and good mechanical skills also are important. Graduates of this program can receive advanced standing in MATC’s Welding Technology associate degree program.