Production Welding Short-Term Training

Shape Your Future

Step into a high-demand career as a welder with our Production Welding program, where you become the expert in MIG welding and master the skills needed to thrive in diverse manufacturing environments. With hands-on training in welding techniques, safety, and blueprint reading, you’ll be ready to earn your AWS qualification and start a rewarding career in Cedar Valley's booming industry.

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Production Welding at a Glance

Degree
Workplace Certificate
Length of Study
2 months
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Classes Meet
Evening
Program Start
Fall, Spring

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Your Production Welding Career

As an entry-level welder, you’ll play an important role in the manufacturing and construction industries. Use specialized equipment to join metal parts and components.

Welders are in high demand across many industries including agriculture, aerospace, automotive, and fabrication shops.

After completing the short-term program you can find work in:

  • Production welding
  • Maintenance welding
  • Fabrication welding
70%

Of Welders Work in Manufacturing

50+

Welding Techniques

Program Overview

Train in a lab with the latest welding equipment and learn how to weld on various metals.

  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)
  • Fillet Welding
  • Applied Math
  • Electric Arc Welding Safety
  • Blueprint Reading

Welding Lab: Use the latest welding equipment in the industry as you learn and perfect your welding skills on various types of metals.

An independent lab checks your welding skills to see if you can earn a certificate from the American Welding Society.

Short-term training or workforce certificates are not eligible for financial aid, but they may be covered by other funding sources. We’ll help you with the options.

No admissions requirements or entrance exam.

You must have appropriate safety equipment, including welding helmet and gloves, safety glasses, leather shoes, long sleeve shirt, ear plugs, chipping hammer, wire brush, and pliers/vice grip before participating in labs.

How to Get Started

Ready to take the next step? Contact a Program Coordinator to learn about the next session or connect with a Pathway Navigator to discuss your goals.

Dates: March 3 – April 29, 2025

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 2:30 PM

Cost: $3,175

Location: Cedar Falls Center

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Program Contacts

Program Coordinator

Jerry Orr
319-296-2329 ext.3010
Email Hawkeye Trades and Industry Education

Pathway Navigator

Marianne Hartz
319-296-4296 ext.3107
Email Marianne Hartz

Business and Community Education Registration

319-296-4290
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