Welding Technician
Looking for a Lucrative Hands on Career Path?
We offer 3 different welding classes for all experience levels. Our Arc class is for beginning welders while our MIG and TIG welding training is for welders with some experience. Take a single class or all 3 to learn each technique.
You will have an individual workstation to maximize your hands on learning time. Each class also offers articulated college credit at participating schools.
Welding - ARC/SMAW
This beginner-friendly 20-hour course offers hands-on training in Arc/SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), also known as stick welding and fabrication with mild steel.
Students will also learn:
- Oxy/Acetylene torch work
- Plasma cutting
- Welding safety
ARC Welding Details
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 5pm - 9pm
Date: May 19th - June 2nd, 2026
Cost: $773
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus
Welding - MIG/GMAW
Looking to up your welding game? Our 32-hour project-based MIG/GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) course can take experienced welders to the next level with personal instruction.
Skills learned include:
- Gas metal arc welding
- Troubleshooting
- Minor repairs to MIG welders
- Basic MIG welding processes including butt, lap and T-joint welds in the flat position on various metal thicknesses
- Introduction and limited practice on aluminum MIG
MIG Welding Details
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Date: February 17th - March 12th 2026
Cost: $675 (+$151 for textbook if not purchased in ARC Welding Course)
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus
Welding - TIG/GTAW
Take this 32-hour course and add TIG/GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding to your tool belt. Course content is individualized to your experience level on TIG welding for professional and/or personal use.
Skills learned include:
- Arc control, heat management, and filler metal manipulation
- Machine setup
- Using a foot pedal to control amperage
- Matching the right tungsten and filler material to the base metal
TIG Welding Details
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Date: March 30th - May 4th 2026
Cost: $675 (+$151 for textbook if not purchased in ARC Welding Course)
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus