Welding Technician/AWS Certified

Welding Technician/AWS Certified Program

This program is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

National outlook indicates a strong case for the need for welders. Long-term projections illustrate a shortfall of trained Welding Technicians. This number is growing at over 10% per year according to the National Center for Welding Education and Training. The career opportunities for Welding Technicians are nearly limitless, and a career in the Welding Industry provides for 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 Welder. 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.

See the "How to Enroll in a Full Time Program" page for details on enrollment.

Course Start Dates:

1/15/2020 - 10/29/2020

Monday thru Thursday 5:30-9:30pm

Admission Requirements:

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: 282
• Lab Hours: 318

Career-Technical Instructional Modules:
MODULE THEORY         LAB
ARC Welding I 18               18
ARC Welding II 10 26
ARC Welding III 10 26
ARC Welding IV 10 26
Blueprint Reading/Schematics 36    0
Dimensional Metrology                                 16    20
MIG Welding I 18 18
MIG Welding II 10 26
MIG Welding III 10                26
MIG Welding IV 10                26
OSHA Safety 10                  0
Basic Computer Skills 26 0
Technical Mathematics 36                  0
TIG Welding I 18 18
TIG Welding II 10    26
TIG Welding III 10 26
TIG Welding IV 10 26
Career Readiness 24 0

Program Costs:

Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $8,500 (includes books and tool kit)

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:

Call the Program Coordinator, Dave Guinn, at 513.933.3938 or Dave.Guinn@mywccc.org.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. For information, call 513-932-8145.

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