Welding

The Welding Technology program prepares Navarro College students for employment in the metal and construction trades. This is a field that continues to grow and is very much in demand with a high family wage potential. Students will gain experience and competencies in all major welding, cutting and fabrication theory and processes. Students can earn a certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The program includes classroom instruction and hands-on-training in metal trades including safety, blueprint reading, metallurgy, power sources, tools and materials, welding and layout, and fitting techniques.

 

 

 

WELDING ON WHEELS

Waxahachie Location

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If students can't get to a classroom, we're bringing the mobile classroom to them! The WELDING ON WHEELS lab is a trailer, roughly the size of a bus, housing welding stations for students.  Students will have an opportunity to learn welding techniques, safety procedures and blue print reading, and earn an entry level welding certificate upon completion and two industry-based certifications: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10.

The mobile welding lab is available at the Navarro College-Waxahachie location.

 

ENTRY LEVEL WELDING POSITIONS

Earn an entry-level welding certificate in 4 months and get a job as a welding assistant or helper making $16-$17 per hour.

 

WELDING ON WHEELS SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE

(Waxahachie Location)

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1ST 8-WEEK CLASSES 

A glossary defining terms related to Course Sections is accessible on the Catalog Course Description page

Course Title	Days of the Week	Time
WLDG 1423-61HW1    Welding Safety	Monday & Wednesday	7:00 p.m.
WLDG 1428-61HW1    Intro Shielded Metal Arc Weld	Tuesday & Thursday	7:00 p.m.

 

2ND 8-WEEK CLASSES

Course Title	Days of the Week	Time
WLDG 1430-61HW2     Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding	Tuesday & Thursday	7:00 p.m.
WLDG 1434-61HW2    Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc Weld	Monday & Wednesday	7:00 p.m.

 

View the class schedule for in-person course offerings and additional details.

 

CAREER DESTINATION MAP

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View the Navarro College Catalog for detailed requirements of each curriculum and classes offered for:

Welding Technology (Associate of Appled Science) 

Production Welder Certificate (Dual Credit)

Welding Technology II Certificate

Gas Tungsten & Metal Arc Welding Certificate

Shield Metal Arc Welding Certificate 

Entry Level Welding Certificate

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Explore a path to dynamic career opportunities in welding.

• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders

• Helpers-Productions Workers

• Manufacturing Production Technician

• Welders, Cutters, Welder Fitters

• Sheet Metal Workers

• Solderers and Brazers

• Grinding and Polishing Workers (Hand) 

• Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Others

• Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

• Aircraft Mechanics, Service and Repair Technicians

• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General  

• Helpers-installation, Maintenance, and Repair Work

• Automotive Body and Related Repairs 

 

MARKETABLE SKILLS

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Calculating Dimensions	Interpreting Sketches	Reading Blueprints
Understanding 2-D and 3-D Diagrams	Active Learning	Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving	Learning Strategies	Monitoring
Reading Comprehension	Time Management	Mathematical skills
Attention to detail	Maintaining Work Areas	Cutting and Trimming Metal Objects to Dimensions
Detecting Changes in Molten Metal Flows	Adherence to Safety Standards	Depth Perception
Hand-eye Coordination	Working in Adverse Conditions	Documenting Work
Inventorying Supplies	Reliability · Teamwork · Verbal Communication	Working Independently
Managing Work Orders	Assembling	Feeding Materials Through Equipment
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)	Weld in Various Positions (Flat, Curved, Overhead, Vertical, etc.)	Oxy-fuel Welding
Arc Welding	Construction · Customer Service	Metallurgy

 

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

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Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Office of Executive Dean | (903) 875-7498 (Corsicana)

• Dean’s Office | (903) 875-7573 (Corsicana)