Fire up your career in welding with Cochise College Welding Technology!
From art to aerospace, certified welders are in high demand in today’s world. Each year more welders are retiring and the need for welders in the industry is higher than ever. The high demand has increased wages and job opportunities. With modern facilities, the latest welding technology and highly skilled instructors, Cochise College has what it takes to prepare you for success as a welding tech in many fields such as construction, fabrication and repair services.
Cochise offers all certification testing done on site through its AWS Accredited Test Facility. We are one of three AWS testing facilities in the state of Arizona. We offer AWS D1.1, API 1104, ASME sec IX, and AWS D17.1 certifications.
The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in almost any facet of the diverse field of welding technology. It addresses the needs of beginners as well as those of experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills and certifications.
Division Assistant
Kathy Carrillo
carrillok@cochise.edu
520-515-5418
Applying to Cochise is quick and easy.
Welding Instructors
Sierra Vista Campus CTE-1518
(520)452-2675
adamsc@cochise.edu
Brown, Scott
Sierra Vista Campus | CTE-1519
(520) 515-5460 | browns@cochise.edu
Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2023
Spring: January 16, 2024
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
Degree: 64 credits
Certificate: 32 credits
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