SCC to Offer American Welding Society (AWS) Certificate Course in June

Published: 05/14/2014

The certificate includes skills training in the following areas:

• Safety
• Equipment identification
• Drawing and symbols
• Cutting
• Weld techniques MIG, TIG, GMAW, SMAW

Flexible lab and classroom opportunities allow participants to earn industry credentials that validate their skills in welding. Current welders who want to improve their skills are also welcome to apply.

“The benefits of a welding certification are that there are so many industries that need welders today: fabrication, manufacturing industries, mining, the petroleum and energy industries, and steel and bridge construction,” said Fay Aubuchon, associate director of workforce programs and services at SCC. “Welders are in high demand and the salaries are high, too.”

For information on registering for this program, contact Patty McNamee at 636-255-6060 x 5213 or pmcnamee@stchas.edu. Classes begin in June.

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