Welding

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WORK IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES WITH A WELDING CERTIFICATE FROM NOVA

Gain versatile welding skills that can be applied to a variety of fields, from manufacturing to aviation, with a welding certificate from NOVA Community College.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Welding Basic Techniques Career Studies Certificate

With NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Welding Basic Techniques, you’ll gain fundamental skills for immediate employment in the welding trade. You’ll be prepared to become a welding apprentice or lab assistant. You can take NOVA’s welding courses on a part-time basis.

Length
One Year
Credits
18
Locations
Manassas
Curriculum Details

WHY STUDY WELDING AT NOVA?

Comprehensive Curriculum

You’ll learn from NOVA welding instructors with the education, certification and experience to help you succeed. They’re caring mentors who will offer you academic and career guidance.

Hands-On Welding Courses

You’ll take courses such as Welding I (Oxyacetylene) and build your welding skills working with state-of-the-art equipment in NOVA’s leading-edge facilities and labs.

Affordable Welding Program

You’ll receive an affordable welding education. You may even be eligible for NOVA scholarships, which can help offset the cost of tuition and other expenses related to your welding certificate.

Accreditations

Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the welding certification.

WELDING PROGRAM CAREER OUTCOMES

With your welding certification from NOVA, you'll be prepared to take on a welding apprenticeship or to work as a welding laboratory assistant. 

Credits and
Transfer Info

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.

Transferring

Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.

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