Welding Certification

Coordinator: Mike Creighton (email: mcreighton@knoxcc.org)
The Welding Certification program is performance based with no prerequisite course or certification required.  Learners will work with various metals and utilize blueprints to plan, layout, cut, shape, weld, and finish projects, including preparing estimates. Learners will practice with professional tools/equipment, as well as principles/ techniques they will use on the job.
YOU WILL LEARN:
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
  • Structural steel welding for construction or repair, Gas Metal Arc  Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
  • Use of blueprints to plan, layout, cut, shape, weld and finish projects
  • Work with steel, stainless steel, cast iron, bronze, nickel and other metals and alloys
685 hours (about 9 months)
Monday - Thursday 
5:30 pm  -  9:30 pm
TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Transcript* or GED (transcript)
  • WorkKeys Skills Assessment
​*If a high school transcript is not obtainable, a diploma will be accepted for this purpose.

The minimum requirements for consideration ​in the program include:
  • Interview with the Coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification(s) is available through the American Welding Society D.1.1 structural steel certification.  Certification in the field shows pride and competence in one’s profession.
ACCREDITATION:
Knox Technical Center (Knox County Career Center - Adult Education) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The KTC Welding Certification program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.