The Welding Technology program prepares students for employment in welding and nondestructive inspection as entry-level technicians. Training includes basic theory, research procedure development, welding applications, weld testing, and a variety of welding skills. Students are required to certify in three welding processes and one nondestructive testing process. Although there are no special admission requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree program, students are encouraged to contact the Welding Technology department before enrolling. In some classes, enrollment is limited due to equipment, laboratory, and safety requirements.
Courses are also open to qualified persons who wish to upgrade present job skills.
Special material fees are charged for laboratory courses and students are required to purchase personal safety gear and tools. Nontranscripted departmental certificates of completion are offered to students in the Anchorage campus welding program. This certificate is offered only at Kenai Peninsula College. The one-year certificate in welding technology provides a student with specific training for structural and pipe welding certification. Students gain a well-rounded education in the use of the latest welding technology, blueprint reading, layout, and fabrication.