Program Highlights

  • Manipulate the power of fire and electricity to design and construct metal products.
  • Perform flux core, stick, MIG and TIG welding and safety, as well as, oxy-fuel welding, cutting, and plasma cutting.
  • Work with grinders, drills, plasma arc cutters, burning torches, and arc welding machines.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your OSHA and nc3 Lincoln Electric certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT two-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by passing the exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a welding position or apprenticeship experience.

Listing of Instructional Topics

Year One:

  • Health and Safety of Welders
  • Welding Safety
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Principles of Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding I/II
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding I/II
Year Two:

  • Oxyfuel Cutting
  • Math and Measurements
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding I/II
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I/II
  • Plasma Thermal Cutting
  • Destructive Weld Testing

Welder Entry Level Salary Range

  • Hourly: $17.23–$22.42
  • $35,830–$46,630

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Equipment Salesperson
  • Inspector
  • Production Welder
  • Robotic Technician
  • Tack Welder
  • Welder/Fitter
  • Welding Foreman
  • Welding Technician