Hinds Career Center

Hinds Career Center is a public career and technical education center serving students from partner high schools in the Elwood, Indiana area. Its Welding Technology pathway combines welding theory with extensive shop training in Stick, MIG, TIG and flux-cored welding, plus blueprint reading, metallurgy, layout, fabrication, thermal cutting and inspection. Students may pursue AWS certification, OSHA 10 and manufacturer-sponsored welding qualifications and may participate in work-based learning. The center's adult education page also advertises an AWS Certified Welder certification option, although its location, length and curriculum are not specified.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: School-year daytime program

This secondary career and technical pathway combines welding theory with extensive hands-on shop training. Students study blueprint reading,… Read full description

This secondary career and technical pathway combines welding theory with extensive hands-on shop training. Students study blueprint reading, metallurgy, layout and fabrication, thermal cutting and welding inspection while practicing Stick, MIG, TIG and flux-cored welding. Shop work also includes oxyfuel and plasma cutting and use of grinders, saws and metal-forming tools. Students may pursue AWS certifications, OSHA 10 and manufacturer-sponsored qualifications and may gain work-based experience through internships, pre-apprenticeships or industry partnerships.

Offered at

Hinds Career Center — Elwood, IN

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