Welding Technology

Program Description

The Welding Technology Program is a two-year program preparing all students for skills and various processes including; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W.) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (G.T.A.W) and Oxy Fuel Welding (O.A.W). Students spend time in welding booths and transfer skills repairing and fabricating projects. Students may compete in regional and state competitions in using various types of materials, creating metal-working projects and hands-on welding.  CACC students will have an opportunity to compete against other schools and career centers throughout the state.  Students are eligible to earn articulation credits through several local colleges and universities in Michigan for tasks completed at CACC.

Related Careers

• Welding
• Engineering
• Artist
• Manufacturing
• Collision Repair
• Pipefitter