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Welding

This program builds upon knowledge and skills gained in each NCCER welding class. Learn more about the welding trade and gain national credentials that employers are looking for in their workforce.

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Begin Your Journey

  • Gain valuable skills and earn industry-recognized NCCER Welding credentials. 
  • Receive practical, hands-on instruction from industry professionals with decades of real-world knowledge.
  • Apply skills and techniques learned in the classroom to to real-world practical exercises.

Welders are in high demand, both locally and nationally. Fabrication shops, construction companies, manufacturers, maintenance service providers, and many other local industries employ welders and recruit from our classes. Explore a career in welding. 

Estimated expenses per course. 

ITEM COST
Registration $311.50
Textbooks $100.00-$120.00

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Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Geared towards beginners and hobbyists, this class focuses on the fundamentals used on MIG and Stick Welding with a strong emphasis on safety. Topics covered include metal cutting and fitting, and welding techniques using generally recognized industry processes.

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Prerequisite: Core Essentials 
Corequisite: None

Earn an industry-recognized NCCER Welding credential. Level I introduces trainees to the mastery of basic welding skills and techniques including safety, metal cutting and fitting, and welding skills using generally recognized industry processes. 

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Prerequisite: Welding Level I 
Corequisite: None

Earn an industry-recognized NCCER Welding credential. Level II builds on Level I by introducing trainees to additional welding methods – including MIG and TIG – and more advanced welding techniques and concepts. 

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Contact

Tess Regan, Program Coordinator
108 Palmers Trades
(910) 246-4117
regant@sandhills.edu

Jared Little, Program Director
201 Palmer Annex Building B
(910) 695-3925
littlej@sandhills.edu

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