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Welding Engineering Technology, Diploma
Welding Engineering Technology, Diploma
at Westmoreland County Community College
Pittsburgh Catalog
The Welding Engineering Technology Diploma provides students with an in-depth background in the welding industry. By combining classroom theory and practical experience, students will develop the skills needed for entry-level jobs in the field of structural welding. Welding courses include practice for welding certifications offered in-house by our AWS Accredited Testing Facility. Those planning careers in welding need manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and good eyesight. They should have the ability to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and be physically able to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions, as well as possess good problem-solving aptitude, shop math skills, and exhibit a strong work ethic. Successful completion of this program of study leads to the Welding Engineering Technology Diploma.
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
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$38,030
$49,790
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