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Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Welding Technology/Welder. 480508

Description

FY: 2025-2026


Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/industry-and-career-technical-education/welding/aerospace-welding-technology-certificate-major-code-aewt/


Synopsis: The Aerospace Welding Technology Certificate prepares students for entry-level welding jobs in industries such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. It provides the knowledge and skills required for certification under American Welding Society (AWS) or Military Standard (MIL-STD) welding codes. 


Learning Outcomes


Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:



  • Demonstrate the ability to perform entry-level welding skills required in industries, such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols.

  • Demonstrate safe work habits when operating welding equipment.

  • Complete basic welding operations using appropriate gas tungsten arc welding processes on various metals and in various situations.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

36

Hours

19

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Cochise College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Sierra Vista

Local WIB

1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona

Type of Attainment:

Certification or License;

Name of Credential

Aerospace Welding Technology Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html

Refund Policy

https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$442.00 WLD 105/209/219/220: $246 WLD 203: $196 Total Books: $442

In-State Tuition

$1,728.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 18 CR x 96 = $1728.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $1728.00

Other Fees

$1,379.00 LAB Fees: WLD 105: $192 WLD 209: $192 WLD 219: $374 WLD 220: $621 Total Other Fees: $1379.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$4,644.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 18 CR x 258 = $4644.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $4644.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$707.00 Safety Glasses: $12 Welding Hood: $300 Welding Jacket: $90 Welding Hat: $20 Welding Gloves: $25 High-Top Boots: $250 8” Pliers: $10 Total Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools: $707.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,256.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$7,172.00

Demand Occupation(s)

51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$23.08 per hour
Required Certification: 5056
51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
$26.88 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

901 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

Phone Number

(520) 515-3631

Last Updated

Jul 24, 2025

Created

Feb 16, 2012

Renewal

Jan 26, 2022

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