Welding Technology

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5460)

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Ignite your future with hands-on welding training led by industry experts. Build in-demand skills and prepare for a rewarding, high-paying career.

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Program Overview

The Welding Technology Career Certificate Program (CCP) at Palm Beach State College prepares students to work in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. Students train in spacious, modern facilities featuring individual booths and equipment for learning all major welding processes, including plasma arc torch cutting, MIG/TIG, flux-core and stick and pipe welding.

Taught by certified welding professionals, hands-on lab activities emphasize industry standards and fabrication techniques for welding carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Students also prepare for certification testing and develop skills in blueprint reading, metal identification and workplace safety and efficiency. Skilled welders are in high demand, and PBSC graduates are well-prepared to succeed anywhere.

Program Details

  • Admission requirements: None. To receive financial aid, a high school diploma or GED may be required. 
  • Location: Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses
  • Clock hours: 1,050
  • Program Length: Daytime program 40 weeks/ Evening program 56 weeks
  • Cost: $4,000 for Florida residents, including tuition, books, uniform shirt and personal protection equipment. View tuition details.
  • Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn more about financial aid options.

Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation pathway icon This program is part of the Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation (IMCT) Pathway. Learn More

Career Outlook

The Welding Technology program prepares graduates for fabrication and repair careers across diverse industries, including agriculture, aviation, utilities, marine and many more fields.

Stackable Credentials

 After completing your Career Certificate Program in Welding Technology, you can:

  • Pursue advanced welding certifications through the American Welding Society and earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Welding Levels 1 & 2 credentials.

Why Choose PBSC?

  • Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making career-focused technical education accessible to all.
  • Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's workforce.
  • Supportive Community: Access internships, industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Attend a mandatory program information session.
  • Step 2: After you attend an information session, you may apply to the program by selecting Program Code 5460 for the Welding Technology CCP when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.
  • Step 3: Meet with a Trade and Industry advisor.
  • Step 4: Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing.
     

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's Welding Technology certificate is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a vital field. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!

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