manufacturing at solacc

Hands-On Training That Leads to Real Careers

Ready for a change?! Start training for a high-demand career in manufacturing, design, or inspection—right here at South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc). Whether you're interested in basic welding, electronics, drafting, or non-destructive testing, we have flexible, affordable programs built to get you job-ready fast.

Our Programs

• Industrial Electronics Technology
• Welding Training Programs
• Drafting & Design Technology
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Program

Why Choose SoLAcc?

→ Affordable Tuition
→ Classes Close to Home
→ Flexible options to support ALL STUDENTS - Single parents, veterans & those ready to start a new journey!
→ Financial aid available

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Industrial Electronics Technology

The Industrial Electronics Technology program teaches you how to design, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial systems. You’ll gain skills in:

• Basic electricity
• Circuit simulation with National Instruments MultiSim
• Electronics and electrical measurements
• Electric motors and controls
• Robotics
• Microprocessor systems

Degree Offered: Associate Degrees & Technical Diplomas
Campuses: Lafayette (Spring Start) and Opelousas (Fall Start)

drafting and design technology

Turn ideas into reality with our Drafting and Design Technology program. Learn how to support architects, engineers, and manufacturers through:

• 3D design, 3D printing, and computer-aided design (CAD)
• Interpreting architectural and engineering plans
• Graphic and written communication skills used in technical drawing

Graduates work in architecture, construction, oilfield operations, and manufacturing.

Degrees Offered: Technical Diplomas & Associate Degrees
Campus: Lafayette

Welding

Learn to weld with confidence in SoLAcc’s hands-on welding training programs, designed for today's workforce. Whether you're learning the welding fundamentals or preparing for an advanced role, we cover:

• Basic welding and blueprint reading
• Oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting
• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) (Stick)
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) (MIG)
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) (TIG)
• Plasma arc cutting 
• NCCER Core, NCCER Level 1 and NCCER Level 2 certifications

Degrees Offered: Associate Degrees & Technical Diplomas
Campuses: Crowley, Ville Platte, Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Morgan City (Fall), Abbeville (Spring)

→ Upgrade your skills with our Advanced Welding Technology program in St. Martinville (Fall Start) – an additional 990 hours focused on pipe welding and industry-level techniques to earn your NCCER Level 3 credentials.

→ Need a faster way to become a welder? Sign up for our short-term workforce Welding program.

Non-Destructive Testing (ndt)

Our Non-Destructive Testing program prepare you for a vital role in safety and quality control. You’ll learn how to evaluate materials and systems without causing damage, using techniques such as:

• Liquid penetrant testing
• Magnetic particle testing
• Ultrasonic testing
• Visual testing
• Radiation principles and radiation safety
• Blueprint reading and sketching

This NDT program is designed for careers in manufacturing, power generation, construction, aerospace and transportation. 

Degrees Offered: Associate Degrees and Technical Diplomas
Campus: Opelousas

SoLAcc also offers training in:

• Precision Machining
• Oil and Gas Production Technology
• Industrial Technology
• Civil Surveying and Mapping Technology
• Carpentry
• Structural Fitter

Call us: (337) 521-9622
E-mail: admissions@solacc.edu