Columbus State Community College – Welding
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Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Programs Offered
- Welding Technology (Certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Program Overview
Columbus State’s Welding Technology program helps students build strong technical skills in fabrication, welding processes, and blueprint reading—and prepares them for work in manufacturing, construction, industrial maintenance and fabrication. Coursework covers key techniques including shielded arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG) in both flat and pipe welding contexts. The program is accredited as an AWS Test Facility and aligned with industry demands for highly skilled welders. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Hands-On Training
Students work in up-to-date welding labs where they cut, shape and assemble metal components, practice welding in multiple positions (flat, vertical, overhead), interpret welding symbols and work from blueprints. The program emphasizes welding safety, proper equipment operation, and troubleshooting weld defects. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Certification & Licensing Prep
- Graduates can pursue the American Welding Society (AWS) Level I and Level II certifications, through the college’s AWS-accredited test facility. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Certificates in specialized tracks such as Pipe I, Pipe II, Pipe & Plate TIG, Intermediate Welder provide stackable credentials toward advanced trades roles. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Career Paths & Salary Outlook
- Structural Welder – Fabricate and weld steel structures for buildings, bridges and industrial plant equipment.
- Pipe Welder – Specialize in joining pipe systems in manufacturing, power generation or process facilities.
- Manufacturing Welder/Fabricator – Work in production environments cutting, welding and assembling metal parts.
- Welding Technician in Maintenance – Maintain and repair equipment and systems in industrial, institutional or manufacturing settings.
Program Length
- Certificate Programs: Typically 1 year or less of full-time study.
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Welding Technology: Approximately 2 years of full-time study. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic math and reading skills required for technical study and blueprint interpretation.
- Physical ability to perform welding tasks (handling tools, standing for extended periods, working in varied positions).
Cost & Financial Aid
As a public community college, Columbus State offers competitive tuition rates and students may be eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA), state grants, scholarships and workforce development funding. The Welding Technology program is highlighted in the Skilled Trades area due to high demand for welders. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Location
Located in Columbus, Ohio, Columbus State serves central Ohio with multiple campuses and regional learning centers. The Welding Technology labs are supported by industry partnerships and designed to meet the region’s high demand for skilled welding professionals. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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