Anoka Technical College offers multiple options in Welding education. The Welding program consists of hands-on technical courses, specifically designed to develop exceptional welding skills utilizing the major welding processes that are vital to industry.

The degree program offers a balance of general education courses to complement the welding courses to provide students with opportunity to capitalize on a broad-based welding education and advance in their careers.

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Prepares students for AWS Certification

Advancement Blk

High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota

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Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs:

  • Welder
  • Fabricator
  • Maintenance Welder

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $27.54 per hour
Top Earners: $34.94 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed

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Pipe Welder
Certificate

Robotic and Laser Welding
AAS degree, Certificate

Welding Fabricator
Certificate

Faculty

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Jay Gerdin
jgerdin@anokatech.edu
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Lisa Glendower
LGlendower@anokatech.edu
Rich Godeen
Rich Godeen
RGodeen@anokatech.edu
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David Vlasyuk
Dvlasyuk@anokatech.edu

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Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

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Anoka Technical College offers multiple options in Welding education. The Welding program consists of hands-on technical courses, specifically designed to develop exceptional welding skills utilizing the major welding processes that are vital to industry.

Nationallyaccredited Blk

Prepares students for AWS Certification

Advancement Blk

High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs:

  • Welder
  • Fabricator
  • Maintenance Welder

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $27.54 per hour
Top Earners: $34.94 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed

About the Program

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The Welding program not only provides students with a thorough background in welding and related theory, but also prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to take three national certification examinations:

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers certification examination

Pipe Welder
Certificate

Robotic and Laser Welding
AAS degree, Certificate

Welding Fabricator
Certificate

Faculty

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Jay Gerdin
jgerdin@anokatech.edu
Pq9788rh
Lisa Glendower
LGlendower@anokatech.edu
Rich Godeen
Rich Godeen
RGodeen@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

register for classes

Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

Apply to Graduate

The Anoka Technical College Basic Welding certificate is a 17-credit program designed for individuals seeking a well-rounded foundation in welding. The Basic Welding certificate is designed for individuals who want quick access into the welding careers.

This program requires students to go full-time each semester students are required to take all courses.

Nationallyaccredited Blk

Prepares students for AWS Certification

Advancement Blk

High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs:

  • Welder
  • Fabricator
  • Maintenance Welder

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $27.54 per hour
Top Earners: $34.94 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed

About the Program

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Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more. 

Virtual Tour

Faculty

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Jay Gerdin
jgerdin@anokatech.edu
Pq9788rh
Lisa Glendower
LGlendower@anokatech.edu
Rich Godeen
Rich Godeen
RGodeen@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

register for classes

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.

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Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

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