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Welding Technology

In addition to extensive hands-on welding experience, students will learn shop safety, proper use of industry tools, required math and perform basic fabrication techniques. Industry recognized AWS curriculum will teach students to demonstrate proficiency in various welding topics including safety, print reading, Oxy-Fuel and Plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding. OSHA 10-hour training and certification are included in this program. (324 Hour Program)

Tuition $5,500

Welding Technology is a comprehensive course to develop hands-on skills in the three most common welding processes:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)/Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW/MIG)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

Next Classes Start:

September 3, 2025 to June 17, 2026
Monday and Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Workforce Development North Campus | 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200 | Cheektowaga, NY 14225

September 8, 2025 to December 18, 2025
Monday through Thursday
8:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
Workforce Development North Campus
1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200 | Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Registration Process

This program requires an application and entrance exam.

Click here for information on the entrance exam.

Tuition

$5,500
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, DCC (prev. BETC)/SUNY Erie One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.

  • Tuition does not include steel toe work boots or welding helmet. These are the responsibility of the student to obtain. The approximate cost is $208 and is subject to change.

Admissions Requirements

  • A TABE score of 7.0 in reading and 7.0 in math*.
  • A personal interview will be conducted.

*Exceptions to admission scores may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview, and employer recommendations.

Contact Us
 

Tammy Ormsby

Senior Data Processing Control Clerk
Phone: (716) 821-7503

Email Tammy Ormsby

Annamaria Masucci

Coordinator, Trades and Manufacturing
Phone: (716) 821-7382

Email Annamaria Masucci

Rashada Jackson

Coordinator, Student Services
Phone: (716) 821-7088

Email Rashada Jackson

 

Meet our Team