Ocala, FloridaPublic, 2-Year

Marion Technical College Welding Program

A certificate, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Marion Technical College Offer for Welding Students?

Marion Technical College in Ocala, Florida offers a certificate in welding through its Welding Technology program. The school awarded 29 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Marion Technical College

Schedule. Day: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm (approx. 32 weeks); Evening: Monday – Thursday 5:00pm – 10:00pm (approx. 53 weeks).

Testing. AWS "Certified Welder" (in addition to separate AWS welding certifications).

Marion Technical College by the Numbers: 29 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
29
2024–25
Students enrolled
502
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

The Marion Technical College Welding Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Welding TechnologyCertificate1050 clock hours

As listed on Marion Technical College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Marion Technical College

A four-day week in both day and evening formats, with OSHA 10 safety training listed alongside the four major arc welding processes.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Where you'll Train: Marion Technical College

  • Marion Technical College1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Marion Technical College's own site.

Visit mariontc.edu

What Welders Earn Around Ocala

Welders in the Ocala, FL metro area earn a median $48,270 a year. Across Florida, the median welder wage is $50,640 a year, from $39,200 at the 10th percentile to $70,390 at the 90th, with 16,420 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Marion Technical College Welding FAQ

Does Marion Technical College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Marion Technical College offers a certificate in welding at Marion Technical College. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Marion Technical College?

Welding Technology: 1050 clock hours.

Does Marion Technical College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm (approx. 32 weeks); Evening: Monday – Thursday 5:00pm – 10:00pm (approx. 53 weeks).

Can You Get Welding Certified at Marion Technical College?

AWS "Certified Welder" (in addition to separate AWS welding certifications).

How Much Do Welders Make in Florida?

The median welder wage in Florida is $50,640 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,460 and $60,600 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. mariontc.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 419226
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025