Welding Technology
About the Program
The Welding Technology program is designed to offer students the necessary skills for entry level positions in the welding industry.
AWARD TYPES: Certificate Level 1
AREA OF STUDY: Construction Industry & Manufacturing
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
View Degrees & Certificates by ProgramProgram Outcomes
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Demonstrate knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations as they apply to a welding environment.
Interpret and Decode Information Found in Blueprints, Specifications, and Applicable Documents Related to Welding Projects.
Exhibit Knowledge in the proper selection, Use, and Application of Welding Apparatus and Equipment.
Fabricate parts and components using information provided in blueprints and specifications.
Program Information
General Requirements
The Welding Technology program is designed to offer students the necessary skills for entry-level positions in the welding industry. There is an increasing demand for skilled welders in the fields of SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and Pipe welding.
Houston Community College offers two certificates in welding, the Structural Welding certificate which can be completed in one semester and prepares students for entry-level work as a structural welder, and the Combination Pipe Welding certificate which enhances the skills learned in the structural welding certificate by providing more advanced training in advanced MIG, TIG, and Pipe welding techniques.
TSI testing is required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Licensure/Certification
2022-2023 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31).
| Program/Aligned Award | Agency Standard | HCC Standard | 2022-2023 Pass Rate (#Passed) | 2022-2023 Results |
| Welding Technology—NCCER | 75% | 75% | 100% (100) | Exceeds Expectations |
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Texas Education Association (TEA) Industry Based Certification Resource
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
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AWS Structural Welder |
https://tea.texas.gov |
American Welding Society |
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
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AWS Tube Welder |
https://tea.texas.gov |
American Welding Society |
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
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NCCER Core Curricula |
https://tea.texas.gov |
National Center for Construction Education & Research |
Resources
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Alberto Urbina, Dean
Material Science & Smart Manufacturing
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm