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.
Prepares students for AWS Certification
High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota
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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About the Program
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Pipe Welder
Certificate
Robotic and Laser Welding
AAS degree, Certificate
Welding Fabricator
Certificate
Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Prepares students for AWS Certification
High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota
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
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
Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
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.
Prepares students for AWS Certification
High demand compared to other careers in Minnesota
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
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.
Current Students
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.
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
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Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
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![If you are, or would like to be, good at building things from scratch, curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems or fixing things that are broken, this field may be the right one for you.
"[Anoka Tech] is set up with a structure where you will grow tremendously."
Learn more about Anoka Tech's construction, engineering, manufacturing and technology career pathway on our website in our bio.](https://scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/468033038_578789264619259_7297950599124991867_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=sCofeqezLe0Q7kNvgHh0b50&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Ab9v3It9AbPSi7S_7nPtl9d&oh=00_AYD5-fuXFYTlJwT7VsmG-7dk-fr7m90VEaeENMtEGd0iTA&oe=674858A5)
