PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Welding Program at Western Texas College focuses on practical experience and applications from business and industry. Classes are taught with a hands-on approach, giving students the opportunity for application of knowledge gained in the program and preparing students to successfully enter welding careers.
The objectives of this program are:
• To develop skills in the use of the tools of the trade so that a student may be successful in taking and passing examinations to become employed or to become a certified code welder.
• To develop knowledge and skills in reading a blueprint and the ability to follow that blueprint to design, layout, and fabrication of the desired structure.
DEGREE & CERTIFICATES OFFERED
Students may choose the two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum or one of the two one-year certificates.
For course descriptions and tuition and fee information, please see the Course Catalog.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
As part of WTC's Alcohol/Drug policy, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests are performed on students during their time in the program.
PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is required of all students entering the program.
REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
Would you like to receive more information about this program? Fill out the Information Packet Request HERE.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to apply? Check out our New Student Checklist. For more information on applying to the program, please contact:
Jeffrey Stewart
Instructor, Welding
Building 11
jeffrey.stewart@wtc.edu
325-574-7951
Shawn Fonville
Dean of Career & Technical Education
Bldg. 15 Rm. 108
shawn.fonville@wtc.edu
325-574-7645