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The Welding Technology program includes the study of metal properties, practical experience in manufacturing methods, production and assembly line welding. The program is designed for people who want to prepare for the state welding examination or qualify for welding jobs in the manufacturing, maintenance or construction fields.

Students must successfully complete the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) Qualification Test before earning a degree in Welding.

Welding Degrees Available at LCC

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Welding Competitions: 3rd Annual (2010) | 2nd Annual (2009)

3rd Annual High School Welding Competion - held on February 11, 2010

Local schools participating included

  • Battle Ground
  • Elma
  • Kalama
  • Kelso
  • Mossyrock
  • Wahkiakum
  • Winlock

Winners included:

  • Top Honors - Battle Ground
  • 2nd Place - Kalama
  • 3rd Place - Winlock

Special thanks to sponsors: Airgas | MSC Industrial Supply | The Quimby Corporation | Mechanically Inclined | Waite Specialty Machine | Western Fire Center | Wayron | C&H Wholesale | Baker Lumber | Lowes | The Home Depot | Castle Rock Building Supply

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2nd Annual High School Welding Competition - held on February 5, 2009

Twenty-seven competitors from local schools participated, including Battle Ground, Elma, Mark Morris, RA Long, Kalama, Castle Rock, Toledo, Mossy Rock, White Pass and Kelso.

Competitions consisted of intro welding (stick), advanced welding (wire feed) and oxy/fuel cutting torch. Assistance was provided by local industry and LCC welding students.

Special thanks to WFCI and Mechanically Inclined for donating steel, Airgas and Quimby Corporation for donating welding supplies, and C & H Wholesale for donating tapes for the winners.

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Welding Faculty


Related Programs and Courses

Automotive Technology - provides a strong combination of classroom theory and hands-on practice, with courses based on competencies established by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation.

Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology - prepares students for careers in industries that use trucks, excavators, bulldozers, other heavy equipment, or industrial equipment using diesel power and hydraulic devices.

Machine Trades - prepares students for careers as machinists, millwrights, tool and die makers, or other occupations related to manufacturing. Manufacturing

Manufacturing - industries that make products from metal, plastics, wood, and other materials, as well as those producing solar panels, biofuels, energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, semiconductors, and a host of other traditional and green products need employees capable of running and servicing sophisticated machinery.

> all Fields of Study - degree and certificate programs.

> Continuing Education - personal or career training programs and courses.

> Overview of Welding Technology - see Program Cards