Welding Technology
Welding Technology
A 450-hour, hands-on welding program covering structural, pipe, and specialty processes for maritime, defense, energy, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing careers.
Dates
September 14, 2026 - February 3, 2027
Schedule
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; no class November 3, November 26, December 24-31, or January 18
Location
Career and Advanced Technology Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost
Cost TBD; four-payment plan available
Welding Technology opportunity
About the program
Community College of Philadelphia's Welding Technology program combines welding theory with extensive lab work in SMAW, GMAW, pulsed GMAW, GTAW, Oxy-Fuel Cutting, and Plasma Arc Cutting. Students work with plate and pipe in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper-nickel while developing blueprint, WPS, inspection-readiness, safety, and workplace skills aligned with demanding shipbuilding and industrial environments.
OSHA 10 General Industry Safety plus preparation and performance testing for AWS D1.1 and NAVSEA-aligned welding qualifications
Presented with BlueForge Alliance and regional employers
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
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Where to go
Training site
Career and Advanced Technology Center
4750 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139The welding schedule explicitly identifies this center and street address. Confirm the assigned lab before your first class.
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What participants will learn
- +SMAW, GMAW, pulsed GMAW, and GTAW equipment setup and operation
- +Structural and pipe welding across multiple joint types and positions
- +Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper-nickel welding
- +Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting
- +Blueprints, weld symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications
- +Filler metals, shielding gases, consumables, and process parameters
- +Preheat, interpass temperature, distortion, and defect control
- +Visual weld evaluation, inspection readiness, and safety documentation
Who this program is for
- +Must be at least 18 years old to submit the workforce application
- +High school diploma or equivalent required
- +Basic math and measurement skills are recommended
- +Participants should be prepared for extensive hands-on welding lab work
Program highlights
- +450 hours of theory and industry-grade lab training
- +Taught by AWS Certified Welding Inspectors and NAVSEA-qualified instructors
- +Training for structural, pipe, and specialty welding careers
- +Workplace readiness and professional development
- +Career placement support through BlueForge Alliance and regional employers
- +Financial aid, workforce scholarships, and a payment plan may be available