Welding
What You'll Learn
Students will learn to control fire, electricity and heat to design, dismantle and fabricate a wide range of products. Students will use advanced equipment and techniques to join, cut, bend, and manipulate metal as they develop the skill, confidence, work ethic and stamina necessary for a high-paying career anywhere in the world. The curriculum includes core foundational skills for design processes, power, machines, quality insurance and fabrication.
Licenses/Certificates Available
- AWS - S.E.N.S.E Certified Welder GMAW
- AWS - S.E.N.S.E Certified Welder GTAW
- AWS - S.E.N.S.E Certified Welder SMAW
- Career Safe, OSHA 10 General Industry
- Career Safe, OSHA 30 General Industry
Oakland Community College Early Assurance Program
In partnership with Oakland Community College, 2 seats per section of entry level courses have been allocated to OSTC students in the Welding program that have met the admission criteria. These students have the assurance of admission to the Welding and Fabrication Technology program.
This program offers students the opportunity to apply for the tuition-free Oakland Technical Early College.
Campus Availability
Prospective Salary, Metro Detroit Area
Contacts
Northeast Campus
(Pontiac)
- Randy Maddock, Counselor
- 248-451-2710
- Email to Mr. Maddock
Southeast Campus
(Royal Oak)
- Angela Haley, Counselor
- 248-288-4020
- Email to Ms. Haley
Southwest Campus
(Wixom)
- Angela Gouda, Counselor
- 248-668-5608
- Email to Ms. Gouda