Facilities
Welding Lab Expanded
Get hands-on experience in one of the largest facilities in higher education, using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
About this program
From theory to practice, you’ll harness the latest technology and advanced industry-specific tools to perform flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). This skill-centric certificate program focuses on specialized career preparation, while still including a limited number of communications and math courses to support career growth.
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Careers
- Construction welding
- Shipbuilding
- Industrial & production welding
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Flux Cored I (WEL132)
- Shielded Metal Arc I (WEL114)
- Flux Cored II (WEL136)
- Shielded Metal Arc II (WEL116)
- Occupational Health and Safety (SAF110)
- Gas Metal Arc I (WEL120)
- Gas Tungsten Arc I (WEL123)
- Gas Metal Arc II (WEL124)
- Gas Tungsten Arc II (WEL129)
- Welding Blueprint and Layout (WEL102)
- Advanced Semi-Automatic Processes I (WEL211)
- Shielded Metal Arc III (WEL221)
- Advanced Semi-Automatic Processes II (WEL212)
- Shielded Metal Arc V (WEL223)
- Basic CNC Programming (WEL240)
- Non-Destructive Testing I (QAL241)
- Gas Tungsten Arc III (WEL215)
- Shielded Metal Arc IV/Pipe Welding (WEL225)
- Gas Tungsten Arc IV (WEL220)
- Shielded Metal Arc VI/Pipe Welding (WEL227)
- Robotic Welding (WEL249)
- Welding Blueprint and Layout II (WEL252)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Welding Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
American Welding Society (AWS)
Being a part of the AWS allows students to network and learn and sharpen the skills needed for a successful career in the welding industry.
SkillsUSA
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
06.19.2020
‘You never know if you don’t try!’
A 2019 welding technology alumna, who returned to Pennsylvania College of Technology to explore automotive restoration ...
06.03.2020
‘Living Chapel’ to be unveiled in Friday livestream
The Living Chapel, a global project in which Pennsylvania College of Technology welding faculty and students were integral ...
05.26.2020
Penn College welding faculty, students build ‘Living Chapel’
A massive structure meant to encourage the “ecological awakening of humanity” can trace its foundation across the Atlantic Ocean ...
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Penn College welding students cap unique remodeling project
Members of the college’s American Welding Society student chapter and faculty adviser recently volunteered their time and expertise to craft and install a 6-by-9-foot “tree of life” metallic sculpture at a former church.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College as explained on the Transfer to Penn College web page. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Tools
Students should review the Welding Tools & Supplies to determine what tools and supplies they will need to purchase. The Welding department realizes that some students may not need to purchase the entire list of supplies. These students may contact the School Office for guidance in purchasing their supplies. The College Store can provide the complete kit.
Personal Protection Equipment
- Leather work shoes (safety toes optional)
- Safety glasses
- Welding helmet with #10 lens
- Cutting goggles with #5 lens
- Welding jacket
- Welding gloves (SMAW & GTAW)
Personal Protection Equipment and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
- Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr., '02, Field Application Engineer, Hobart/Miller Electric
- Mr. Wayne A Leone, Welder Training & Testing for Susq. Nuclear Power Plant, PP&L
- Mr. Dwight L Myers, Director of Marketing Filler Metals, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
- Mr. Michael Sebergandio, '01, '03, Quality Engineer - Welding, Case New Holland
- Mr. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer, Lincoln Electric