The diversification of the welding industry impacts virtually every industry around the globe. From the depth of the world’s oceans to the far-reaching corners of outer space, there is a welding position for every hardworking, ambitious, smart individual who is ready and willing to constantly improve and strive for excellence.

Anoka Technical College offers multiple options in Welding education, including a certificate and a degree in Robotic & Laser Welding. 

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Hands-on training from industry experts

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Work in a variety of industries

Potential Jobs:

  • Fabricator
  • Welder
  • Finishing Technician
  • Robot Operator

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $28.07 per hour
Top Earners: $39.14 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

About the Program

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Welding 
AAS degree, Diploma, Certificate

Welding Fabricator
Certificate

Pipe Welder
Certificate

Faculty

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Jay Gerdin
jgerdin@anokatech.edu
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Lisa Glendower
LGlendower@anokatech.edu
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David Vlasyuk
Dvlasyuk@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

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Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

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Robotic and laser welding careers are expected to grow at a substantial rate in the coming years.

The Robotic & Laser Welding certificate program at Anoka Technical College focuses on robot and laser safety, programming and operation. The certificate trains students in the fundamentals of ABB, Fanuc and OTC robot programming and language. 

This certificate builds upon the other Welding programs offered at Anoka Tech.

Nationallyaccredited Blk

Prepares students for AWS Certification

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Opportunities Blk

Work in a variety of industries

Potential Jobs:

  • Fabricator
  • Welder
  • Finishing Technician
  • Robot Operator

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $28.07 per hour
Top Earners: $39.14 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

About the Program

Loading Program Details

Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more. 

Virtual Tour

Welding 
AAS degree, Diploma, Certificate

Welding Fabricator
Certificate

Pipe Welder
Certificate

Faculty

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Jay Gerdin
jgerdin@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

Apply to Graduate

Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Upcoming Events:

Dec
17
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Jan
15

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763-576-7710

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