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Welding
Galveston College
Galveston College

Welding

Career
🏗️Welder
Jobs per Year
1,841
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Program Details

Duration
3-6 months
Format
In person
Cost
$1-5k

Total program cost may exceed $1000; however, Financial Aid/Scholarships are available to eligible students.

You will need

Financial DocumentsHS Diploma/GEDReadiness Test

Must be at least 18 years of age

About this program

Students learn various welding processes including but not limited to shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arc welding. The training program usually lasts less than 6 months.

What's Included

Job/hiring support
Financial aid available
This training program offers job search support, tutoring and advising, and scholarships.

Credential You'll Earn

- Associates (AAS) in Welding Technology - Multiple Processes Certificate/Level One - Basic Fitting Certificate/ Level One - Basic Qualified Welder Certificate/ Level Two
Welding 1
Welding 2

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