Welding Technology
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Welding Technology (WT) program prepares students to work as entry-level welders, fitters, or metal fabricators in a variety of industries including boat-building, construction, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing. You will receive robust hands-on training led by experienced faculty to develop high-demand skills that employers are looking for. Our state-of-the-art facilitiy feature a spacious metal fabrication area and individual welding booths, ensuring you gain the practical experience needed for success.
Students study a variety of layout, fabrication, and metal joining techniques using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Processes include oxyfuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. SVC is accredited through the American Welding Society entry-level welder training program. SVC is also a certified Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) testing site. Students will move from theory to application to certification in all common manual and semi-automatic welding processes.
Why Skagit Valley College?
- Certified by the American Welding Society Entry-Level Welder Training program
- Experienced and highly qualified faculty with extensive expertise in welding
- State-of-the-art welding and fabrication facility
- Strong partnerships with local employers for internship opportunities
- Excellent rates of job placement for graduates
- Approved test lab for the Washington Association of Building Officials
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Faculty and Staff
Matt Williams
Department Chair, Welding Faculty
Mount Vernon Campus
360.416.7703
matt.williams@skagit.edu
Yoden Ortmann Wight
Welding Faculty
Certified Welding Inspector
Mount Vernon Campus
360.416.6722
yoden.ortmann-wight@skagit.edu
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Certifications
SVC’s Welding program is an approved participant in the American Welding Society Entry-Level Welder Training Program. Students who complete coursework requirements and pass written and performance exams will earn a certificate from the AWS (nominal fee required).
SVC is also an approved test lab for the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) welder certification program. Students completing certification or degree programs will have the opportunity to earn this important industry credential (a nominal fee is required). Special coursework is available to prepare experienced welders for this test. Students will gain experience and competence in all major welding theory, processes, and certification test procedures.