With a hands-on approach, KCC’s Introduction to Welding with the AWS Welding Fundamentals program, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of welding. You will learn the basic science and practical application of the most commonly utilized welding processes along with other essential topics.

This welding program will provide students with industry standard combinations of welding and safety instruction needed for immediate employment and advancement along their career path.  These skills can help students to become employed in a wide variety of fields including construction, automotive technology and maintenance, off-shore wind, transportation, waste management, utilities, manufacturing, and many other industries.

At the end of the course, students will understand the fundamentals of equipment used in MIG welding, TIG welding, and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety and cutting, basic arc welding processes. This program provides all of the information, tools, and experience needed to pass the AWS Certified Welders exam and receive the AWS Certified Welder Certificate.

This program is completely free and paid for by Kingsborough Community College and will prepare you for a career in welding in a variety of fields including Offshore Wind Energy turbine manufacturing and welding! Kingsborough Community College pays for all of the gear, supplies, and fees associated with the welding class and will also pay for you to take the AWS Certified Welder Exam.

The next Intro to Welding Training Program be starting sometime in the Spring 2025 Semester. To get updates on the start date and application when it is made public, please reach out to Vanessa.Fantauzzi@kbccc.cuny.edu and ask to be put on the Prospective Students list for the next Welding Training Program.

Requirements: 18 years of age or older. Must be able to provide state issued I.D. or passport ID. Must be able to participate and be present for all of the scheduled class days and times listed above. Must be able to travel/commute to Kingsborough Community College’s Manhattan Beach campus in Brooklyn for the classes.

Benefits: This training will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the American Welding Society (A.W.S.) Certified Welder Exam and become an A.W.S. Certified Welder providing students with experience and qualifications needed to successfully begin a career in welding.