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
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