Welding Technology

Cowley College offers the certificate program and the associate degree. The students have the opportunity to learn practical knowledge and skill competencies associated with welding, metal fabrication and related processes. Students will develop skills in welding theory, SMAW, MIG and TIG processes.

Students will be provided exposure to a variety of materials including aluminum, mild and stainless steel.  The student will also be competent in the use of oxy-acetylene cutting torch and plasma cutting.

Students are employed in a wide variety of fields like aircraft, manufacturing, and railroad. Possible job opportunities include construction companies, heavy equipment repair, metal manufacturing, field repair welding, fabrication shops and maintenance.  See the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook for Welders here .

Class Schedules
To see what classes are being offered, go to Class Schedules and, under the Department dropdown, select Welding. Click here for the Welding courses offered Fall 2007.

Associate of Applied Science Degree click here

Vocational Welding Certificate click here

Locations
A comprehensive Welding program is taught at the main campus in Arkansas City and the Mulvane Welding Technology Center .

Training and Testing
Cowley offers Welder Certification Training and Testing for Business and Industry.  For more information you can contact Bob Moffatt by email or call 620.441.5361.

Welding students are encouraged to participate and compete in SkillsUSA chapter and events.

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Department Administration:
Bruce Crouse, Department Chair
Bob Moffatt, Welding Instructor

Contact Us:
Bob Moffatt at 620.441.5361
or the main office at 620.441.5279