Offered at Main Campus

Class Offerings:  Monday - Thursday
Full Time:  8:00AM - 4:00PM
Part Time:  8:00AM - 11:45AM, 12:15PM - 4:00PM, or ​5:00PM - 9:00PM​

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following: apply basic shop skills, oxyfuel gas cutting principles and practice, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) skills, intermediate oxyfuel gas cuttings principles, intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) skills, drawing and welding symbol interpretation skill, identify basic metals accurately, demonstrate arc cutting principles and practices, apply basic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) skills, intermediate gas metal arc welding (GMAW) skills, flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) skills, basic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) skills intermediate gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) skills, and fabricate / weld carbon steel pipe joints and stainless steel pipe joints.

Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology.
​Students are not required to purchase devices or software.

Welding Technology - Advanced – 750 Clock Hours / 26 Weeks

Direct Program Costs

• Tuition & Fees (In-State): $4,162.50

(Out-of-state tuition is higher. Please see the ECTC Catalog for details.)

Important Notes

• Indirect expenses such as housing, food, transportation, books, and personal items are not billed by ECTC but are included in the Cost of Attendance (COA) for financial aid purposes.

• For a complete breakdown of estimated indirect costs, see the Consumer Information page.

Accepting Applications for August 2025 - Apply Now!