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Program Information

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level employment in welding and joining. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Welding & Joining Technology. Program graduates are eligible to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification examination.

A graduate may find employment as a oxyfuel cutter, oxyacetylene welder, shielded metal arc welder, GTAW/TIG Welder, GMAW/MIG Welder, automatic cutting machine operator or in related employment.

Our Programs:

Welding & Joining Technology - Diploma
Advanced Welding Specialist - Technical Certificate of Credit
Basic Welding Specialist - Technical Certificate of Credit
Combination Production Welder - Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Syllabi

Program Course Descriptions

Faculty Information

Reggie Hudson
Faculty/Welding & Joining Technology
American Welding Society QC-1

Office:C-Building
rhudson@westgatech.edu
(706) 756-4572
Fax: (706) 756-4617

B.S., Technical, Trades & Industrial Education, Valdosta State University
Machine Tool Technology, Albany Technical Institute
Certificate, Welding, Moultrie Area Vo-Tech School
American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector

West Georgia Technical College • 303 Fort Drive • LaGrange, Georgia 30240 • 706.845.4323