Institute of Medical and Business Careers

As a welder, you’ll be trained to work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, in a workshop or factory, on the road, on a pipeline, up high on scaffolding or a stadium, in the ocean, or even on a race car team or cruise ship.

IMBC’s program can help welders at all skill levels succeed; from those just entering the field to seasoned veterans. Located at our Erie campus with 32 large welding bays stocked with a full suite of welding tools, you’ll be given hands-on instruction. Students will start with basic welding applications and then proceed to more advanced welding techniques, including mig, tig, pipe, and structural metal welding. Courses also include destructive and non-destructive testing and quality control to ensure that students have a thorough understanding of welding and its applications across a variety of settings. Our welding program includes safety training so that students become familiar with the safety procedures and regulations governing welding and welding environments.

The welding technology program does not require an internship. However, IMBC partners with global organizations, such as the American Welding Society and Lincoln Electric to bring a high-quality welding experience to each student.

This 48 quarter credit program is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration as well as customer service skills in this field. With the introduction of computer controlled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, increasingly advanced technology is required to control indoor climate conditions, production processes, and food preservation. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level employment in the HVAC-R field in positions such as HVAC-R Technician, HVAC Service Tech, and Refrigeration Technician, to name a few.

Throughout the course work, students will be mentored by their instructors about the techniques of finding and retaining a job. The topics that will be incorporated into the lessons include interviewing skills, human relations, resume preparation, team building, professional appearance and behavior, workplace dynamics and ethics, and development of good work habits. The graduate can expect to gain entry-level employment in a career including but not limited to: service technician, installation technician, apprentice heating technician, and building maintenance positions. Graduates of this program may need to relocate to secure employment after completing their studies.

The graduate will be prepared to sit for the E.P.A. Universal Technician Certifications in 608. The first attempt of each exam is paid by the school. If the student fails, any costs associated with additional tests will be the student's responsibility.

* The institution determined that its curriculum satisfies the PA state educational requirements for certification.