Overview
The welding technology certificate is a certificate program within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
The one-year welding technology certificate is designed for high school graduates looking to pursue a “for college credit” option that will prepare them for a career as a well-rounded welder in Western North Dakota. The purpose of the program is to provide a continuous flow of new welders to support manufacturing and energy industries in the region. The certificate will consist of progressive instruction in the four main welding positions using Shielded (SMA) and Gas (GMA) Metal, Gas Tungsten (GTA), Plasma (PA) and Flux Cored (FCA) Arc, and Oxyacetylene (OA) welding and cutting techniques.
Career Options
Why should you pursue Certificate in Welding Technology?
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts into a single unit. By melting and fusing metal pieces together to form a permanent bond, welders find employment in a wide range of industries in North Dakota.
Possible Career Paths
- Welder I
- MTS Welder
- Welding Fabricator
- Ironworker
- Pipefitter
- Artist