Welding, Gas Shielded Welding, Certificate of Technology

Spark a Strong Future

Start your journey in Welding Technology with hands-on training that builds from foundational skills to advanced expertise. The Occupational Certificate introduces essential welding processes and safety practices, while the Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates expand your proficiency in specialized techniques and fabrication methods. Continue your education with the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Welding Technology, which combines advanced technical training with leadership and project management courses to prepare you for supervisory roles or career advancement. Whether you’re entering the workforce or aiming to grow your skills, San Jacinto College offers a clear pathway to a strong, high-demand career in welding.

Career Opportunities and Income

Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.

Job Entry Requirements. The College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the program’s department chair. This is in accordance with Texas House Bill 1508 amendments to Texas Occupations Code Sec. 53.152.

Some career paths require a TWIC Card and a good driving record.

Learning & Career Pathway

This learning pathway – a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees – includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.

• Welding Technology Art-Welding Occupational Certificate (6 months)
• Welding, Combination Welder, Certificate of Technology (6 months)
• Gas Shielded Welding, Certificate of Technology (6 months)
• Welding, Industrial Welder, Level 2 Certificate (1.5 years)
• Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science (2 years)

San Jacinto College works with many Houston-area and Texas universities that offer bachelor’s degrees that are a great next step after earning the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology. The Transfer Plans tab above shows transfer plans for these universities.

Learning Outcomes and Career Skills

A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:

• Follow safe work practices and procedures and work as a team member based on NCCER safety standards.
• Hook up leads for specific welding processes.
• Select proper electrodes and material for each welding process.
• Use appropriate communication techniques, including the interpretation of welding symbols on a drawing and writing clear technical reports.
• Make welds in all positions and in all processes.
• Set up and use both an oxyfuel torch and plasma cutting machine.

External Learning Experiences

This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, such as an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.

All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated by the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay a student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.

Locations

• Central
• North

College Admission

San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s How to Apply webpage.

Program Admission

There are no additional admission requirements for the Welding program; you only need to complete your application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.

Plan of Study

4WLD-GAS

Capstone Experience: WLDG 2413 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes or Work-Based Learning Experience:  WLDG 2488 Internship - Welding Technology/Welder