Welding Technology
Overview
Our Welding Technology program will prepare you for entry-level jobs in the welding industry. You will learn shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), pipe welding, plasma arc cutting (PAC), carbon arc cutting, oxyfuel cutting, gas metal arc aluminum welding (GMAAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Your program coursework will include math, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.
Few things are possible in this world without welding. From pipelines to skyscrapers, welding (literally) holds the world together. Welding is a much sought-after skill, and the Welding Technology program at Hinds Community College will give you the education and experience you need to launch your career. If you are looking for a fast-paced workplace, welding is the career path for you, and Hinds CC is the place to get started.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60–63 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45–46 hrs.
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Utica
- Vicksburg
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 60–63 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 5 |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 5 |
| Flux Cored Arc Welding | 3 |
| Introduction to Welding and Safety | 3 |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 5 |
| Blueprint Reading, Welding and Metallurgy | 2 |
| Cutting Processes | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Pipe Welding | 5 |
| Welding Metallurgy, Advanced Pipe Welding or Welding Code | 2–3 |
| Instructor Approved Technical Electives | 8 |
| Total Hours | 45–46 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).