Why study Welding?
It takes a special person to become a welder. If you have good eyesight, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity coupled with good math, problem-solving and communication skills, this may be the job opportunity of a lifetime.
Northland’s Welding Program is designed to teach incremental levels of welding skills, which enable students to achieve nationally recognized certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the AWS, the American Welding Society (NCCER/AWS Level I Entry Level Welder, Level II Intermediate Level Welder and Level III Advanced Level Welder). Industry markets acknowledge each certificate level is proof of acquired skills in various forms of welding, cutting, base metal preparation, welding inspection, safety and metallurgy. This prepares students for certification tests in specific welding code applications, such as AWS, API and ASME Sec IX.
In addition to welder certifications, students can obtain Certificates of Proficiency, a Certificate of Applied Science and an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The NPC program also teaches leadership and employability strategies, such as career planning, job search basics and how to interview. You develop techniques to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Welding Training Centers
NPC offers Welding training at three locations:
- 1320 E. Thornton Road, Show Low
- 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook
- 955 W. 13th West, St. Johns
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), prospects should be good for trained welders, especially those familiar with the latest technologies. Almost two out of every three jobs in the manufacturing sector is held by welders, brazers or solderers. Plus, basic welding skills are the same across industries, allowing welders to easily shift from one industry to another, or from one location to another depending on where there is the greatest opportunity.
Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is projected to continue to grow, especially for skilled welders with up-to-date training. The more types of welding you master the more you can earn.
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