Welding & Metal Fabrication Technology
Instructor: Mr. Dave Rupert
drupert@ccctc.edu
1-814-765-5308
The Welding Technology Program prepares students for careers in welding, construction, and metal fabrication or continuing education at a post-secondary institution to prepare them to become welding inspectors and even welding engineers.
Program topics include:
- Safe and proper use of welding equipment
- Welding symbols
- Reading detailed welding drawings
- Base metal preparation
- Fundamentals & techniques of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting
- Fundamentals& techniques of gas tungsten arc welding, plasma arc cutting, & quality fundamentals and technical gas metal arc welding.
*If you wish to test for the AWS certification, the cost for the exam is above and beyond the cost of tuition. Please call for pricing.
Topics Covered:
- Safety and Proper usage of all equipment
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)
- Oxy-Acetylene Cutting (OAC)
- Oxy-Acetylene Brazing (OAB)
- Shield Metal Arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
- Fabrication and special welding procedure
- Leadership and Job Skills
Salary Information:
Welding is a career that holds good potential for the future. Upon completion of the two-year program, students are entry- level ready for the welding field or able to pursue post-secondary education. Certified Welders can achieve up to $30 per hour and are in demand.
Types of Welding Jobs Available Upon Graduation:
- Arc Welder
- Combination Welder
- Fabricator
- Bridge Builder
- Pipeline Welder
Skills Needed:
All careers need certain qualities and/or skills to be productive. Students who succeed in this program possess the following qualities:
- Good eyesight
- Hand-eye coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Excellent communication skills
- Reading and math skills
College Credits available in Welding from:
Adult Education Information
Cost:
$7,200.00 – Includes books, NOCTI & OSHA Certification
Estimated expenses not included in tuition:
Criminal Record Check – $22.00
Child Abuse Clearance – $13.00
Federal Criminal History Record-$23.85
Uniforms (Jacket) – $30.00
Work Boots (leather) – $100.00
Welding Mask – $50.00
Gloves – $20.00
Goggles – $20.00
Cost of AWS certification TBD
Academic Year: 9 months/900 hours
Start Date: August
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-2:30 pm
Book included in tuition
ISBN 9781305494695
Welding: Principals and Applications
Larry Jeffus