Overview
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Introduction to Welding
The Welding Technology program at MCC provides you with the opportunity to learn a variety of technical skills and expand your knowledge of industry norms. Training is informed by theory and built on an academic foundation that includes mathematics and communication. As a graduate of this program you will be prepared for entry into the workforce by learning a number of welding processes and marketable skills.
In “Welding Market Outlook 2024-2030” LinkedIn.com states that the Global Welding Market is anticipated to rise at a “considerable rate” over the next six years. During that same period Careercloud.com projects industry growth of 8%. In New Hampshire between 2024-2026, the NH Employment Security Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau predicts high demand for welders, cutters, solderers, brazers, machine setters, operators and tenders.
Degree & Certificate Options
The Welding program at MCC offers a Welding Technology Applied Science Degree (A.A.S) and two options for certificate training.
DEGREES
- Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
CERTIFICATES
The two certificates available through MCC’s Welding Technology program can be earned as stand-alone credentials and/or earned credits can be applied as building blocks toward the Welding Technology A.A.S. degree.
OTHER TRAINING
In addition to the for-credit program options listed above, Accelerated Welding training is also offered through the MCC Workforce Development Center.
Program Goals
Graduates of this program will be prepared with marketable skills in a variety of welding processes for entry into the workforce.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
In addition to college-wide requirements, students must place into MATH111M or MATH111XM, Numerical Geometry or Numerical Geometry – Corequisite and ENGL110XM or ENGL110M, College Composition I with Corequisite or College Composition I.
Technical Standards
- Normal vision for reading instructions and for performing tasks (adaptive equipment acceptable).
- Manual dexterity with both hands; good hand and eye coordination.
- Ability to visualize and portray ideas graphically.
- The physical strength to maneuver and/or lift heavy objects.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while welding and or torch cutting.
- Pacemaker wearers — Please note: High frequency welding may cause interference with pacemaker operation.
- Welding and torch cutting is a high heat process that may at times cause students to be uncomfortable.
Curriculum: Required Courses
Outcomes
Graduates of MCC’s Welding Technology program will gain marketable skills in a variety of welding processes required for entry into the workforce. Welding program graduates are also prepared for welder qualification testing used throughout the industry.
Acquired Skills
After earning your Welding degree you will be able to:
- Possess basic competency in the four major welding processes.
- Demonstrate basic concepts and practices of technical drawing and blueprint reading in accordance with industry standards.
- Articulate safety guidelines and use of machine tools.
- Produce drawings using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
- Refine skills to meet code requirements for heavy plate and pipe welding.
- Demonstrate knowledge of materials structures, heat treatment processes, the composition of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, and the effects of heat-treatments on metals.
- Articulate industrial quality control procedures.
- Demonstrate fabrication techniques, cost estimation, principles of applied statics and strength of materials.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may expect to find employment as a:
- Cutter
- Machine Operator
- Machine Setter
- Machine Tender
- Solderer and Brazer
- Welder
Potential Salary
There are a wide range of jobs in the welding industry. See below for the average annual salary range in central NH for a Welder.
| ENTRY-LEVEL | MID-RANGE | EXPERIENCED |
| $38,529 | $55,692 | $85,984 |
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Transfer Opportunities
- Ferris State University
- Southern NH University
- …and many more!