Embark on a versatile career in welding, a profession integral to manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, and aerospace. Centura College’s curriculum prepares you with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of various welding techniques, opening doors to a world of opportunities.

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Program Overview

Ready to spark your future in welding? Centura College’s Combination Welding program provides hands-on training designed to help you develop practical skills in metal fabrication and repair. Through comprehensive instruction and real-world practice, you’ll learn the techniques used by professional welders across a variety of industries. Discover the skills you can build, the tools you’ll work with, and how welding training can help you take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades.

Program Length

8 months
Day Courses

between 8:30am – 2:30pm
Night Courses

between 4:30pm – 10:30pm

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Elevate your skills by specializing in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in overhead positions. Work with 7018 1/8 inch and 3/32 inch electrodes, mastering vertical tack welding on test plates, and ensuring your welds meet industry standards. Prepare for the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification, showcasing your expertise in SMAW. Some of the topics covered in this course include:

Overhead SMAW techniques
Vertical tack welding
Bend test procedures
AWS qualification preparation

Special Cutting and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Sharpen your skills with a focus on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), commonly known as TIG welding. Practice tie-in beads using the 70S-3 wire in different positions. Master welding corner and edge joints, while also learning cutting techniques such as carbon arc cutting (CAC), plasma arc cutting (PAC), and shielded metal arc cutting (SMAC). This course covers:

GTAW (TIG) welding techniques
Corner and edge joint welding
Cutting techniques: CAC, PAC, SMAC

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Financial Aid

We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.

Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.

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Centura is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.

The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private, non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.

Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
PLUS Loans
Military Tuition Assistance
Veteran Benefits
Rehabilitative Services
Veteran Survivors Benefits
Veteran Benefits
Scholarship Match Program

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Where Could You Work?

Graduates from our technical and healthcare trade schools have gone on to work with leading companies in industries like manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Alumni have secured roles in hospitals, clinics, and specialized care facilities. These opportunities highlight the career-focused training and hands-on experience Centura College provides to prepare students for success.

Here are just some of the companies that have hired Centura graduates: