Welding, Fabrication
Certificate
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Applied Technology Division
ccromwell2@pima.eduLevel up your welding skills and unlock a wider range of career opportunities with Pima’s Fabrication Welding certificate.
This advanced certificate builds on core techniques and prepares you for work in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW). You’ll gain hands-on experience in real-world shop settings, working with everything from structural steel to ornamental designs and exotic metals.
By completing this program, you’ll show employers that you’re ready for the toughest, most technical jobs in welding — whether it’s in construction, manufacturing, or specialized fabrication work.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Work safely and responsibly, looking out for yourself, others, and the environment.
- Weld different types of metal in a variety of settings using the right tools and techniques.
- Understand instructions and blueprints, including welding symbols, to complete projects accurately.
- Make clean, strong welds and cuts that meet professional standards.
- Show the skills needed to earn respected welding certifications and succeed in the field.
Explore more skills in the course catalog.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
1 year (full-time)
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Study Methods
In Person
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
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- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
