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Welding I
WorkTexas
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Welding I

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

Program Details

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Duration
4-12 weeks

Additional funding may be available.

Must be between 18 and 99 years of age

About this program

Introduction to Welding Multiple Processes: basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW).  Learn more here: https://worktexas.org/enroll-in-our-trade-classes/

What's Included

On-site Childcare. Wrap-around supports

Credential You'll Earn

OSHA 10, NCCER Credential, Certificate of Completion
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