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Welding Technology
Overview
The Welding Technology Program (1050) prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study workplace safety and organization, basic manufacturing processes, metals identification, basic interpretation of welding symbols, and oxyfuel gas cutting practices. Refer to grade level requirements section on page 10 of the course catalog.
Admission Requirements
Minimum age of 16
Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, a minimum score of 9.0 must be obtained in Reading, Total Math, and Language
Classroom Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 1:00PM and 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Length in Classroom Hours:
1050
Industry Certifications
Welder Assistant 1 and 2 - 300 Hours
Welder, Shielded Metal Arc Welder 1 and 2 - 300 Hours
Welder - 450 Hours
Estimated Cost
Contact the school for current program costs.
For this 1050 clock hour program, the cost includes tuition, lab fees, certification exams, welding kit, textbooks, parking permit, and student ID badge . The Pell grant is available for this program.
Notice: Program costs are subject to change without notice.
Welding Technology Advanced
Overview
The Welding Technology Advanced Program (750 Hours) prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore the career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes advanced skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) B – Class Welder, pipe fitting fabrication techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills. Refer to grade-level requirements section on page 10 of the course catalog.
Admission Requirements
Minimum age of 16
Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, a minimum score of 9.0 must be obtained in Reading, Total Math, and Language
Classroom Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Length in Classroom Hours:
750
Industry Certifications
Advanced Welder 1 - 600 Hours
Advanced Welder 2 - 150 Hours
Estimated Cost
Please contact the school for current program costs.
For this 750-hour program, the cost includes tuition, lab fees, certification exams, welding kit, textbooks, parking permit, and student ID badge. The Pell grant is available for this program.
Notice: Program costs are subject to change without notice.
