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About DTC’s Welding Programs
The welding training programs at DTC prepare you for an exciting career as a welder not only in Mississippi, but wherever your career takes you!
- Nationally-accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
- Hands-on training in a real weld shop environment
- Led by instructors with professional welding experience
- Job placement assistance available to all qualified graduates
- Flexible daytime & evening* class schedules
- Opportunity to earn DTC welding certifications
*Class schedules vary by campus
Welding Program Options at DTC
Delta Technical College offers two welding training programs to help you start your welding career in less than a year. The friendly Admissions Team at DTC can help find the right program for you.
7-month Welding Program
- Campus: Available at Horn Lake, MS and Ridgeland, MS campus locations
- Length: 7 months (30 weeks)
- Class Schedule: Daytime & evening classes available*
- Welding Techniques: SMAW, GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, FCAW (Flux Core)
- Pipefitting Techniques: Basic Fitting Principles
- Financial Aid: Available to all qualified students
- Job Placement Assistance: Available to all qualified graduates
10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program
- Campus: Offered at Horn Lake, MS campus
- Length: 10 months (40 weeks)
- Class Schedule: Daytime & evening classes available*
- Welding Techniques: SMAW, GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, FCAW (Flux Core)
- Pipefitting Techniques: Basic Fitting Principles plus 10 additional weeks of Basic and Advanced Pipe Fitting training
- Financial Aid: Available to all qualified students
- Job Placement Assistance: Available to all qualified graduates
Class schedules vary by campus. Contact DTC for more information!
FIND WELDING SCHOOLS NEAR YOU
Find an accredited welding training program near you at one of Delta Technical College’s two campus locations in Mississippi.
Welding Certifications
In addition to learning various welding and pipefitting techniques, you can earn DTC welding certifications to help validate your skills to potential employers.
- Bevel Plate 6010-7018 (SMAW)
- 6″ SCH. 40 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
- 2″ SCH. 80 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
- 6″ SCH. 40 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
- 2″ SCH. 80 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
- 3″ SCH. 10 stainless steel pipe 316 (GTAW) with purge
- 1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (GMAW)
- 1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (FCAW)
Welding FAQs
A welder heats metal pieces to melt, fuse, or permanently join together. The most common type of welding is arc welding, which uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together, but there are more than 100 different processes. Welders can work in a variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. A welder’s daily routine varies, depending on the job requirements and industry.
To learn more, check out: What Does a Welder Do?
WHAT IS A PIPEFITTER AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
A pipefitter repairs and installs pipes that carry chemicals, acids, and gasses. They work primarily in manufacturing, commercial, and industrial settings. Pipefitters may choose to specialize within their field as gasfitters, sprinkler fitters, or steamfitters. Welders and pipefitters often work side-by-side.
To learn more, check out: What Does a Welder Do?
How do you get a journeyman welding license?
There is no requirement to be licensed to be a welder in Mississippi or Tennessee. However, welders typically get certified, and the type of certifications you earn depend on several factors, such as your employer, your industry, and your skill level.
At DTC, you can earn up to 8 DTC welding certifications that can help you validate your skills in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW welding techniques. However, earning these DTC welding certifications is not required for graduation or employment. The welding department at DTC will help you decide which certifications to test for, based on your career goals.
HOW MUCH DO WELDERS & PIPEFITTERS MAKE?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists the median annual wage for welders and similar professions as $51,000 in May 2024, with the highest 10 percent of workers earning more than $75,850 per year.
The BLS reports the median annual wage for pipefitters at approximately $62,970, with the highest 10 percent of earners taking in more than $105,150 each year.
WHERE CAN I WORK AS A WELDER OR PIPEFITTER?
The largest employers of welders are manufacturing, specialty trade contractors, self-employed workers, and repair and maintenance, according to the BLS.
The largest employer of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (66%).
The BLS predicts about 45,600 job openings for welders every year from 2024-2034.
The BLS predicts about 44,000 job openings for pipefitters, plumbers, and streamfitters every year from 2024-2034.
HOW MUCH DOES WELDING TRAINING COST?
For more information on DTC program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.
Check out the Welding FAQ for the answers to more frequently asked questions about welders and pipefitters!
Start Your Welding Career at DTC
“DTC helped me take my career to the next level and gave me a more in-depth look into the world of welding, from the scientific aspect to all the possible career paths. The majority of the things I learned at DTC, I come in contact with on a day-to-day basis.”
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DTC Welding Graduate
Enrollment & Outcomes
Enrollment and outcome information for all Mississippi-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit Welding enrollment and outcomes.
Accreditations
- DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
- DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
Delta Technical College is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.
Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
