Wyoming County Career & Technical Center

Pineville, WV      (304) 732—8050

Welding Technology

Instructor: Jason Hatfield

Welding is used in all forms of industry and at all skill levels. Skilled welders vary from the entry level fabricator to the experts welding pipe in nuclear plants. Students enrolled in this course of study use up-to-date, industry standard welding processes and live work experiences to develop individual and work readiness skills. Those Participating in Welding Technology exit with skills and knowledge necessary to enter the work force. Students interested in continuing their education may earn up to 28 college hours toward a 2 to 4 year degree. There are also opportunities for advanced placement into technical schools. Welding technology now offers an ornamental metals/blacksmith course. Students have an opportunity to express their creative/artistic side. Internships are available for both Welding Technology and Ornamental Metals. This Course constitutes 1080 hours for completion.

Sample Careers in Welding Technology are:

Industrial/Mechanical Engineer, Welding Engineer, Quality Inspector, Sales Representative, Fabrication Supervisor, Layout and Design, Fabricator, Pipe Welder, Nuclear Welder, Independent Contractor, Metal smith, Blacksmith. With a Salary range of 14,000 to 100,000+ based on level and degree of education and certification.