Florida welders made $43,780 per year on average as of 2020, according to BLS.
Salaries vary widely depending on the level of experience, education, and skills.
Experienced welders make more than $60,000 while new employees earn less than $30,000.
If you’re located in the Fort Lauderdale region and you want to start a career in welding, this page is for you.
Welding programs are available at technical colleges, as well as high schools.
We invite you to read further and find out more about your options.
Atlantic Technical College
Atlantic Technical College is offering a Welding Technology program that can be completed in approximately 11 months.
Students learn in a specialized classroom and practical laboratory where they learn how to cut and join metal parts together.
The program also covers blueprint reading and employability skills.
Graduates may also receive credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College.
Address: 1701 NW 23rd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Sheridan Technical High School
Sheridan Technical High School is offering several career technical programs.
Their catalog includes a Building Trades and Construction Design program and a Plumbing program.
The plumbing program covers copper plumbing safety, pipework, soldering, brazing, and many other skills.
Address: 3775 SW 16th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is offering several career certificate programs, including one in Welding Technology.
The program is available in Lake Worth and Belle Glade.
The 1050-hour program can be completed in one year by full-time students and in 15 months by part-time students.
The curriculum covers introductory classes, as well as Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Practical Welding applications.
Address: 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461
McFatter Technical College
McFatter Technical College is offering a Welding Technology program that prepares students for a career in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and many other fields.
The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
- Basic manufacturing processes
- Metals identification
- Basic interpretation of welding symbols
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- And more
Tuition is $2,940 for Florida residents and $11,760 for out-of-state students.
Additional costs include books, supplies, and certification exam fees.
Address: 6500 Nova Dr, Davie, FL 33317
