Need a quick snapshot of what our Welding programs offer? Check out our FAQs below.
Qualified Welders are in high-demand and the job opportunities continue to grow. Getting started at NCC is a cost-effective way to maximize your potential in the field. If you're unsure if this is the path for you, check out some of our frequently asked questions below to get more information surrounding the degrees and certificates we offer, career outlook, articulation agreements and program requirments. If you have more questions, or would like to visit our site, please call 610-332-6262; M-F. 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., or email our Program Manager, Dino Forst, at dforst@northampton.edu. We look forward to working together!
The programs are both full and part-time. Students can start in the Fall or Spring. Daytime classes are required.
Yes, welding certifications and AWS SENSE
A Specialized Diploma is a two-semester program; the Certificate is a three-semester program, and the Associates in Applied Science is a four-semester program. Each program is stackable, which means you can complete one program and transfer the credits into the next program in sequence. Wages would increase based on the program completed.
Specialized Diploma - $12-15 hr
Certificate - $15-18 hr
Associates in Applied Science - $20-30 hr
Heavy lifting, long hours, standing, climbing, good eyesight.
90% of coursework is hands-on
- Specialized Diploma - Welder helper, Tack welder, Apprentice welder
- Certificate - Welder with certification, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Welding inspector
- Associates in Applied Science - Welding Supervisor, Welding inspector, Nondestructive testing Tech
10-31 Industries, ABEC, Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., ASSA ABLOY, Custom Alloy, Edwin Stipe Inc., Essroc Cement Corp., Flexicon Corp., Follett Corp, Foster Wheeler, Fronti Fabrication, G.J. Oliver, Inc., Keystone Food Products, Inc., K.M.E. Fire Apparatus, Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp., Lehigh Heavy Forge, Nestle Purina Pet Care Co., Newport News (Virginia), Pipefitters Local 420, Rotating Machinery Services, Royal Chemical, Sidleck, L.L.C., SmitHahn Company, Inc., Steel Management Systems, L.L.C., Strahman Valves Inc., Tappan Zee Constructors, L.L.C., U.G.I. Utilities, Inc., Valley Industrial Rubber, Victaulic, and many more.
Not for the technical courses, but there are online academic courses available.
