Welding Technology Certificate
Professional welders are more in demand than ever, especially in Brevard County and across Central Florida's aerospace, engineering, and high-tech corridor. Eastern Florida's limited access Welding Technology Career and Technical Certificate (C.T.C.) program prepares students to enter the workforce as certified welders, with a specialized application process explained in the how to apply section below.
Welding is a high paying trade that requires extensive training, skill, and determination to master. Those who like designing and working with metal, and who are interested in fields such as materials engineering, aerospace manufacturing, robotics, lasers, computer programming, and systems integration will find abundant career opportunities in the field.
The Welding Technology program establishes a strong foundation of welding skills and knowledge by providing both the theoretical and practical, hands-on experience necessary for competency in the field.
Upon completion, students receive a career certificate which qualifies them for entry-level roles within the trade, plus graduates are eligible to take the industry-standard American Welding Society (AWS) certification exam.
Welding Technology Certificate
Program Overview
- Certificate Type
- Career & Technical Certificate (CTC)
- Delivery Method
- On-Campus
- Location
- Cocoa
- Total Clock Hours
- 1050
- Academic Community
- Industry/Manufacturing & Construction
- Contact Information
Welding Technology Certificate - COURSE CURRICULUM
This full-time program starts in Fall Term each year and can be completed in under one year as two, 20-week terms. Classes run Monday - Thursdays on 麻豆成人电影's Cocoa campus. Program instruction and course curriculum follow the standards, codes, and safety processes set by the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Welding Technology Certificate - Admissions Information
The Welding program at Eastern Florida is a limited access program. Students are selected for this limited access program based on an admission criteria point system. Complete the three steps below by the published deadline in order to be reviewed as part of the program's formal selection process. Admission to 麻豆成人电影 does not guarantee admission to the program.
Fall 2027 Application Deadline: June 10th
- Complete & submit the online to 麻豆成人电影.
- Select "CTC Welding" as your desired program of study.
- Be prepared to submit a paragraph of intent with the application: "In 250 words or less, describe why you want to enroll in this program and what you hope to do once you've completed the program. Please include any relevant academic, professional, and/or personal experience."
- A $30 non-refundable fee is due at the time of application.
NOTE: This step pertains ONLY to students who are not currently enrolled at 麻豆成人电影. If you're:
- A returning/readmit student who applied one or more years ago, and have not completed a course in the past year, you'll need to , and will not be charged the application fee again.
- Already an active student at 麻豆成人电影 (in another major), you will need to complete a Major/Program Change Form and submit it to the Admissions Office.
If you have additional questions about the application process or program requirements, please email the Welding program advisor.
After admission, students will receive an email with instructions for accessing the my麻豆成人电影 student portal. Use the Message Center to review any outstanding enrollment requirements or admissions holds that could delay your enrollment if selected for the program.
The TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) is a required exam that students must take within six weeks of starting the Welding program unless exempt. The current version of the exam administered at 麻豆成人电影 is TABE 13/14 Level A. Students without a licensure or another exemption must meet the minimum score requirement(s) on the TABE to graduate from the Welding program. It is not an entrance exam.
Many students qualify for a TABE exemption. See the TABE Exemptions page to determine if you qualify. If you do not meet one of the exemptions, you can schedule the TABE at an 麻豆成人电影 Assessment Center using the RegisterBlast appointment system. Our team will also review your record for exemptions and let you know.
Learn more about the TABE, including score requirements, exemptions options, and how to take the test at an 麻豆成人电影 Testing Center on the TABE page.
Brief Costs & Financial Aid Eligibility
In-state tuition for the Welding Technology clock-hours certificate program totals approximately $2,690. This does not include additional fees for course materials and lab fees. The program is eligible for Federal financial aid, plus students should apply for scholarships and Veteran's Educational Benefits, if that option applies.
This is a Money Back Guarantee program.
College Courses You Would Take
Courses are split into two, clock-hour course completion groups, as students train to become certified welders in pipe and structural steel, as well as in ferrous and nonferrous base materials. Here are four of the courses you would take:
Learn to interpret weld symbols in accordance with AWS standards. Includes the fundamentals of drawing elements, scales, layouts, and title blocks.
Teaches the most basic principles with an emphasis on common metallurgical terms & processes & understanding distinctions between ferrous & nonferrous metals.
Introduces students to this welding process through hands-on practice. Students develop techniques for applying plasma arc cutting skills to nonferrous metals.
Covers basic pipe end prep & joint fit-up techniques, along with weld bead placement. Emphasis is on vertical hot fill & cap using 6" SCH80 carbon steel.
Build Your Future at 麻豆成人电影
What do modern welders actually do?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 鈥� about two thirds of welding-related jobs are in manufacturing-related industries. Nearly everything we use in our daily life has involved welding, or was made by equipment that's been welded. From coffee pots to skyscrapers to space vehicles, welders help build all sort of metal products.
What types of jobs are available to welders?
For those with professional welding certifications, career path options are plentiful! Besides working as welders, those with experience and expertise in the field might also be a good fit for skilled positions as machinists, cutters, solderers, brazers, and/ or fitters. In construction, welders often work on core infrastructure projects 鈥� such as subways, bridges, and structural building elements. Welders can be found on oil rigs and refineries, at power plants of all varieties, assembling automobiles and aerospace products, and so much more.
High-Earning Potential, Unlocked!
Depending on their specialization and location, professional welders in Florida average base pay of $21 per hour and can earn much higher as they move through their careers. The highest paying welding jobs are typically found in industrial construction. Rig welders, pipe welders, underwater welders, tube welders, and combo welders are also typically high-paying positions.
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