Abstract: The reform of welding course system and the improvement of teaching design are the effective ways to improve the quality of education in higher vocational colleges. Welding courses should focus on professional courses and practical training,with special lectures as an important support. It is necessary to realize the interaction of professional courses,special lectures and practical training. It is needed to innovate the teaching mode of welding course,establish the cooperation platform between production and research,strengthen the construction of professional teacher team,and build the practical training platform.