Good welders are in great demand in our day and age and this profession will continue to be needed in the future.
Welding services are needed in construction projects, factories, repair shops, and a variety of other similar settings.
If you want a stable career, you have an eye for details, dexterity and you’re curious about how things are made and repaired, a career in welding is worth exploring.
In Orlando, there are many trade schools and community colleges that prepare you for entry-level employment right after graduation.
To help you choose the one that best meets your educational needs, on this page we have compiled information about the programs that are available in the region.
Southern Technical College
If you’re seeking an Associate’s Degree in Welding, Southern Technical College is offering an AAS program at its Orlando Campus.
The program can be completed in as few as 18 months and offers flexible scheduling with day and evening classes available.
The curriculum includes classes such as:
- Computer Concepts
- Introduction to Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Non-Ferous Welding
- SMAW Groove Welding
- Fillet Welding
- And more
Graduates also receive resume building and interview preparation assistance.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Address: 1485 Florida Mall Ave. Orlando, FL 32809
Orange Technical College
Serving residents of Orange County since 1933, Orange Technical County opened its Orlando campus in 1981.
The college offers a 1050-hour Welding Technology program that can be completed in approximately 11 months.
After graduating from this program students are ready to take the Certified Welding exam offered by the American Welding Society.
Total fees for this program sum up to approximately $5,900.
Address: 301 W Amelia St Orlando, FL 32801
Mech-Tech Institute
Mech Tech is offering a Welding Technology program designed to help students develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in industrial welding.
The 960-hour program teaches students how to handle welding equipment and how to perform arc welding, how to work with a variety of metals, and how to cut with oxyacetylene.
Students also learn safety rules and first aid procedures.
The program can be completed in 15 months.
Tuition and fees sum up to $21,090.
Address: 8620 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32809
Valencia College
Valencia College offers industry-focused accelerated training,
The school’s catalog includes an Advanced Manufacturing program that equips students with manufacturing skills.
This program includes Welding Level I and Welding Level II courses.
Students learn in the classroom how to use industry-recognized technology and during shop classes, they get to apply the things they learn in class.
The programs provide college credit that can be used towards an A.S. degree from Valencia College.
Address: P.O. BOX 3028 - Orlando, Florida 32802
Lake Technical College
Lake Technical College offers a variety of technical education classes at its three campuses in Eustis, Tavares, and Clermont, FL.
The school’s catalog includes a Welding Technology program available for different skills levels.
The 1050 Welding Technology program can be completed in approximately one school year and costs approximately $3,024.
The course covers:
- Shop and Personal Safety
- Weld Positioning
- Basic and Advanced Welding
- Proper Use of Equipment
- 6G Certified Pipe Testing
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
- And More
The school also offers a Welding Technology-Advanced program.
This 750-hour program costs $2,160 and can be completed in 25 weeks.
Address: 1250 North Hancock Road Clermont, FL 34711
Crealde School of Art
If you want to use welding in making art Crealde School of Art is offering classes that teach you how to create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures.
Their Introduction to Welding class teaches basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel.
The school provides tools and supplies.
This class can be completed in 8 weeks with a 10-12 p.m. schedule.
Address: 600 St. Andrews Blvd. Winter Park, FL
