Program Information
The Anoka Technical College offers a 17-credit Pipe Welding certification which is designed for individuals seeking the highest welding skill level, the most demanding manual welding discipline.
Graduates from the Pipe Welding certificate have the skills required to master manual pipe welding and obtain the highest paying jobs in welding.
This program requires students to go full-time each semester students are required to take all courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop welding procedures to address challenges encountered in pipe welding.
- Demonstrate mastery in complex welding techniques using SMAW, GTAW and GMAW with pipe.
- Interpret intricate blueprints specific to pipe welding.
- Assess pipe welding anomalies using industry standard American Welding Society.
- Formulate and execute comprehensive plans for pipe welding projects.
- Construct manual pipe welding in different scenarios, materials and configurations.
Industry and Career Outlook
The diversification of the welding industry impacts virtually every industry around the globe. From the depth of the world’s oceans to the far-reaching corners of outer space, there is a welding position for every hardworking, ambitious, smart individual who is ready and willing to constantly improve and strive for excellence. A career choice in welding offers a vast array of options for employment and continuing personal development. Welding is the most common way to permanently join metal parts. Heat is applied to the pieces that are being joined, melting and fusing them together which forms a permanent bond. Therefore, welding plays a key role in industry production lines, laboratories, research and development, national defense, sales and service, NASCAR and drag racing, custom motorcycle building, artwork, sculptures, pipelines, power plants, refineries, construction, maintenance, repair and much more.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Certifications
The Welding program not only provides students with a thorough background in welding and related theory, but also prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to take three national certification examinations:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Welding Society’s Welding Code
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the Welding Fabricator Certificate or Welding AAS Degree program.
Program Start Dates
Spring Semester: January
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty Contact
Jay Gerdin: 763-576-4055
David Vlasyuk: 763-576-4257
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu