Welding Program | Riverland Community College - Riverland

Welding

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Master Welding Skills at Riverland

Hands-On Learning with a Flexible Schedule

Learn how to weld while keeping your job. Riverland's welding program helps you build real skills that employers want. You can train to become a certified welder on a schedule that fits your life.

What You'll Learn

  • Welding in different positions and joints
  • Understanding and following welding codes
  • Using grinding and shaping tools
  • Setting and adjusting welding machines
  • Putting metal or plastic parts together
  • Cutting metal and other materials

Daily Welding Tasks

  • Using grinding and shaping tools
  • Adjusting welding machine settings
  • Making sure parts line up correctly
  • Adding protective or shiny coatings
  • Building metal structures
  • Taking equipment apart for cleaning

Good Pay

Welders in Minnesota earn about $23.81 per hour. Riverland’s program helps you learn skills to earn strong wages and grow your career.

Scholarship Help

We have scholarships to help pay for school. Look at your options and see what you can apply for.

Start Your Welding Journey Today

Want to become a welder? Fill out the short form on this page to learn more. We're here to help you get started.

Last Updated: May 13, 2024

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