This program is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
The national outlook indicates a strong case for the need for welders. Long-term projections illustrate a shortfall of trained Welding Technicians. According to the National Center for Welding Education and Training, this number is growing at over 10% per year. The career opportunities for Welding Technicians are nearly limitless, and a career in the Welding Industry provides a dynamic and exciting career with many different job opportunities.
This 600-hour program correlates to the American Welding Society’s Guide for Training and Qualification of Personnel-Entry Level Welders. The student will gain the skills necessary to function in the welding industry.
Interested? Take a tour, click HERE! Tours are available on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. You can meet the coordinator/instructor, explore financial aid, and enroll. For information on the program, click HERE. - High School Diploma or GED
- Complete the WorkKeys® Assessment
- Physically able to perform heavy lifting
- Attend Program Orientation with the Coordinator
Curriculum:
• Total Program Hours: 600
• Theory Hours: 288
• Lab Hours: 312
CAREER-TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES | THEORY | LAB |
ARC Welding I | 18 | 18 |
ARC Welding II | 10 | 26 |
ARC Welding III | 10 | 26 |
ARC Welding IV | 14 | 26 |
Blueprint Reading/Schematics | 36 | 0 |
Dimensional Measuring | 16 | 20 |
MIG Welding I | 18 | 18 |
MIG Welding II | 10 | 26 |
MIG Welding III | 10 | 26 |
MIG Welding IV | 14 | 26 |
OSHA Safety | 10 | 0 |
CPR/First Aid/AED | 4 | 4 |
Basic Computer Skills | 16 | 0 |
Technical Mathematics | 36 | 0 |
TIG Welding I | 18 | 18 |
TIG Welding II | 10 | 26 |
TIG Welding III | 10 | 26 |
TIG Welding IV | 14 | 26 |
Career Readiness | 14 | 0 |
TOTAL | 288 | 312 |
Program Fees:
- Application Fee - includes non-refundable $30 registration fee and $45 WorkKeys® Assessment
- Tuition: $8,850
Certifications:
- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Certifications in TIG, MIG, and ARC processes
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification
- American Heart First Aid/CPR Certification
- WCCC Certificate of Program Completion
Contact Person:
Dave Guinn, Program Coordinator
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. For information, call 513-932-8145.
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