Welding Technology
Prepare for high-demand welding jobs in the #1 ranked in NY and #10 ranked program in the US - 2024 MatchCollege.com
Launch your welding career by gaining hands-on experiences in plate and pipe welding, safety, codes, and inspection. Achieve AWS Level I and Level II certifications while learning advanced techniques, including high-pressure vessel and pipe welding. Graduates are prepared for high-demand, industry-standard welding careers.
Prepare for high-demand welding jobs in the #1 ranked in NY and #10 ranked program in the US.
2024 MatchCollege.com
Launch your welding career by gaining hands-on experiences in plate and pipe welding, safety, codes, and inspection. Achieve AWS Level I and Level II certifications while learning advanced techniques, including high-pressure vessel and pipe welding. Graduates are prepared for high-demand, industry-standard welding careers.
Program Advantages
The welding technology program is taught according to the standards set by the American Welders Society (AWS) and is AWS certified. Students will complete AWS Level I, standards for an entry-level welder, their first year. AWS Level II, advanced welder, is taught during the second year. Welding Technology labs are housed in the state-of-the-art Sustainable and Advanced Manufacturing Center.
For adult learners living in the Buffalo area, ASC also offers the welding technology AOS degree in Buffalo at the Northland Workforce Training Center. Founded in 2018, the east-side Buffalo Northland facility includes day and evening instruction offered in labs staffed by Alfred State instructors with real-world experience.
Pioneer Quotes
"The new faculty and amount of lab time was a key factor in my decision to be in welding at Alfred State." -Dan Gower, '17
"I knew others who came through welding and they got great jobs!" -Madelyn Wellington, '17
"Alfred State's welding program is one of the best, I figured with their 99% placement - it would be great!" -Tyler Towsend, '17
Alfred State Rankings and Awards
Contact
Bradley Thompson, Department Chairman
607-587-3146
Professional Outlook
Positions include welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers. The median annual wage for these positions is $47,540.
(2022 Occupational Outlook Handbook)
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Length of Program:
2 years
Method of Delivery:
On-Campus
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
WELD 1105 Int Shlded Metl Arc Weld (SMAW)
5 Credits
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), carbon arc cutting, welding and cutting safety power sources and electrodes.
WELD 1205 Shielded Metal Arc Weld I
5 Credits
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), carbon arc cutting, welding and cutting safety, power sources and electrodes.
WELD 1733 Blueprnt Readng,Insp & Test
3 Credits
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of blueprint reading for welders; and welding symbol interpretation and application.
Admissions Requirements
Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math skills.
In welding, you’ll practice shop and equipment safety while mastering oxyfuel, plasma, and arc welding techniques. You’ll perform fillet and groove welds on plate and pipe, analyze heat effects on metals, and develop fabrication skills. Training also includes inspection, recordkeeping, and math applications, preparing you for careers in the welding trade.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
