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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.

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Welding class poses with the smoker they created.
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