Welding
Welding Technician Certificate
Build entry-level welding skills in a hands-on, noncredit technician program.
Dates
November 30, 2026 - February 25, 2027
Schedule
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-3 PM Eastern. Winter break is listed December 22-31; confirm all holiday exceptions with the center.
Location
Delaware Tech Innovation and Technology Center · New Castle, Delaware
Cost
$5,995; books, safety glasses, helmet, jacket and gloves included. Required protective shoes and long pants are additional personal supplies.
Welding opportunity
About the program
Learn several welding processes alongside blueprint reading, joint preparation, equipment operation and shop safety. This is the technician certificate, not the separate registered apprenticeship or a guarantee of AWS certification.
Welding Technician Certificate upon successful completion; no automatic occupational certification
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
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Where to go
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Approximate program area
New Castle, Delaware: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.
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What participants will learn
- +Stick welding
- +MIG welding
- +TIG welding
- +Flux-cored welding
- +Blueprint reading
Who this program is for
- +Technician entry route; no prior welding course specified
- +Required protective clothing and footwear; confirm general age and admission requirements