2025-2026 Welding Technology Achievement Results

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Pass Rate on State Assessment

nc3 Welding Certifications

OSHA Safety Certifications

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 nc3 Lincoln Electric certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT one-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

  • Core Introductory and Safety Topics – 50 Hours
  • Technical Blueprint and Measurement Skills – 30 Hours
  • Oxyfuel, Plasma Arc, and Carbon Cutting – 40 Hours
  • Shielded Metal, Gas Metal, Flux-Cored, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 240 Hours

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