Advanced Welding Technologies

Welding plays a critical role in the strength and durability of everything from cars to heavy industrial machinery to bridges. HGTC's Advanced Welding certificate provides students entry level training and practical skills in Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core) and GTAW (TIG) in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including purge welding of sanitary process pipe.

In addition to preparing students for AWS welder performance certifications, students will also learn shop and site safety practices, blue print reading, principles of metallurgy, construction math, hand and power tool usage and basic layout techniques used in the fabrication industry.

Student Resources

Student Resources

• Cost of Attendance
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For more information, contact:
Brian Muldowney - (843) 349-3639
Jacob Satterfield - (843) 349-7845
Josh Evans - (843) 349-3673
Jay Owens - (843) 520-1422 (Georgetown Campus)
Jeff Ball - (843) 349-7875

Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

Career Outlook

Because of high demand, good earning potential, and a shortage of workers, welding is an excellent choice for those with an interest in a hands-on career. Employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:

Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:

 

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