Richard Marten
Division Chair, Industrial & Engineering Technology
rmarten@nctc.edu
(940)668-7731 ext. 4415
Spark Your Career: Become a Certified Welder with NCTC!
Ready to build something amazing? The welding industry is HOT, and NCTC’s Welding Technology program will give you the skills to forge a rewarding career! We’re not just teaching welding - we’re launching futures.
Imagine a world of opportunity:
- Master the Metals: Become proficient with aluminum, stainless steel, and mild metals - the building blocks of modern industry.
- Work Where You Want: From cutting-edge manufacturing and the energy sector to innovative product design, agriculture, and even ranching - your skills will be in demand!
- Climb the Ladder: Start on an assembly line and quickly advance to become a precision welder, quality control expert, or even a skilled sales professional.
- Be Your Own Boss: Many of our graduates launch their own businesses, specializing in exciting areas like underwater welding, stunning decorative metalwork, or high-performance automotive fabrication!
- Earn Real Money: North Texas welders are earning $16 - $20+ per hour - and that’s just the beginning! Your earning potential grows with your experience and expertise.
The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Welding Technology program is designed to provide graduates with a comprehensive skillset, preparing them for immediate entry and long-term success in modern manufacturing and related industries. Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate proficiency in the following technical and professional competencies:
Foundational Welding Skills & Processes:
- Safety Practices: Adherence to proper safety protocols and procedures in the workplace.
- Material Joining Expertise: Mastery of welding techniques applicable to aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel.
- Process Proficiency: Demonstrated competence in:
- Oxy-Fuel Welding & Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Blueprint Reading & Code Interpretation: Ability to accurately interpret welding blueprints and adhere to relevant industry codes.
- Metal Preparation: Proficient in utilizing cutting tools and preparing welding materials.
- Hand & Power Tool Operation: Safe and effective use of common metalworking hand and power tools.
- Joint Design & Preparation: Ability to design and prepare appropriate welding joints for various applications.
- Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding techniques and fabrication.
- Geometric Construction: Application of spatial reasoning skills in the accurate layout and construction of welded assemblies.
Flexible Learning Options: Complete your degree in approximately two years with a blend of face-to-face, hybrid, and convenient online classes.
Don’t just dream about a better career - build it! Contact NCTC today to learn more about the Welding Technology program and take the first step towards a future filled with opportunity.
