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.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
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.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Sep 26
Open House
Sunday, September 268:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 8
Open House
Friday, October 88:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 23
Open House
Saturday, October 238:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 6
Open House
Saturday, November 68:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 19
Open House
Friday, November 198:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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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.
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.
News
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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. Robert Blauser, '96, '00, Vice President of Operations, GSM Industrial
- Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr., '02, Field Application Engineer, Hobart/Miller Electric
- Mr. Eric F Geier, '17, Operations Leadership Rotation Future Leader, Aerojet Rocketdyne
- 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. Richard Wagoner, Principal Construction Training Leader, UGI Utilities
- Mr. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer, Lincoln Electric