Gain In-Demand Welding Skills
Whether you want to create sculptures or repair pipelines, Austin Community College’s Welding Technology Program can help.
You’ll master a variety of techniques including shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and flux-cored arc welding. This program provides hands-on training in blueprint interpreting, fabrication, ultrasonic testing, welding inspection, and more.
Career & Salary Information
Demand for metal workers is growing quickly. After studying at ACC, you could find work in fields like construction, engineering, oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial inspection.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Architectural and Ornamental Metals | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Code Welding | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Welding Inspection Specialization | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Advanced Fabrication Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Architectural and Ornamentals Metals: Introduction to Fabrication Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Inspection Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Pipe Welding Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Structural Welding Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Certificate | Ultrahigh Purity Piping Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET | |
| Welding Technology | Occupational Skills Award | Multiple Process Welding | Award Plan | Program Map | PCWET |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology | Marjie | LaRowe | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
| Welding Technology | Haley | Woodward | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.