Welding & Metal Processing
Is your goal to be a welder? The Welding and Metal Processing Career Studies Certificate program at Virginia Western Community College prepares you for careers in arc, gas, MIG and TIG welding as well as metal fabrication. Students have access to the latest instructional and practical experiences in a modern shop facility and the opportunity to earn the AWS (American Welding Society) certification. Day and evening classes; fast track option available.
AWS Certifications
Virginia Western also offers certification test-outs for experienced welders and maintenance of AWS certifications. Please contact us for more information.
Accreditation
Accredited testing facility through the American Welding Society.
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COST OF ATTENDANCE
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs a student may have while at Virginia Western.
CONTACT US
Webber Hall W305
540-857-7272
Fax: 540-857-7086
Mailing address:
School of Business, Technology & Trades
3098 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
PROGRAM HEAD
Gary C. Young
Assistant Professor, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
gyoung@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-6181
Webber W116
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate – VWCC, 1997
Electrical Wiring Certificate – VWCC, 1999
AAS Technical Studies – VWCC, 2013
CWE, 2015
CWI, 2015