Welding
Check out the following link to see a glimpse of what you would learn in the Welding Program!
The Welding Program provides hands-on training in all welding positions and the theoretical backgrounds required for an entry-level position in the field. The Welding program offers the opportunity to earn numerous industry certifications that increase employability.
Program Description
A Professional Welder’s career options are nearly endless. Careers range from structural welding and pipe fitting to manufacturing and fabrication. Best of all, the demand for welders worldwide continues to grow. Nine months of your life in the Welding Program will benefit you for the rest of your life.
The SUN Tech Welding Program provides you with the hands-on training in all positions and theoretical backgrounds required for an entry-level position in the field of welding. You also have the opportunity to take a certification test (D1.1 or D1.5) at the end of the school year.
Welding processes you will learn:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Oxyfuel Cutting/Welding/Brazing
- CNC/Manual Plasma cutting
- Blueprint Reading
- Nondestructive Testing Methods/Inspection
- Fabrication skills
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Students enrolled in the Welding program can earn the following college credits while enrolled at SUN Tech through the Penn College PC Now program:
| # | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| WEL114 | Shielded Metal Arc I | 2 Credits |
| WEL116 | Shielded Metal Arc II | 2 Credits |
| WEL120 | Gas Metal Arc I | 2 Credits |
| WEL124 | Gas metal Arc II | 2 Credits |
| WEL123 | Gas Tungsten Arc I | 2 Credits |
| WEL129 | Gas Tungsten Arc II | 2 Credits |
The welding program prepares students to continue their education at a variety of two-year and four-year colleges and technical schools as well as entry into accredited apprentice programs. Several schools offer qualified SUN graduates Advanced Placement. This can save as much as $4,000 on tuition expenses.
Some apprenticeship programs and all military training programs are free to the student and provide a competitive salary while you learn.
Following are just some of the possibilities for acquiring advanced training in welding:
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Northampton Community College
- Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology
- Local 520 Pipefitters Union
- Steelworkers Union
- Technical Schools in all branches of the military
Certifications
Students who earn a proficient score on their NOCTI exam will be awarded a PA State Skills Certificate.
Employment and Co-op Opportunities
Welding and joining technology is used in the fabrication of numerous products: buildings, bridges, computers and washing machines – most products you use in everyday life.
Start a rewarding career in one of the following areas available for graduates of the welding program:
- Tack Welder
- Welder
- Welding machine operator
- Welder assembler
- Welder fitter
- Construction welder
- Maintenance welder
- Welding supervisor
- Welding technician
- Business owner
- Sales and service representative
- Educator
- Inspector
- Engineer
Program of Study
Welding is a SOAR approved program of study.
This means that successful completion of this program earns you college credits that can be transferred to participating state colleges and universities.
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Program Uniform
Welding students must come to school dressed in the approved program uniform. Shirts can be ordered using the order form link provided.