Welding Technology & Welding Technology Advanced

Hours & Location

Day 1050 hours / 32 weeks

Advanced
Day
 750 hours / 24 weeks

Important Dates and Deadlines

Class Schedule

 

FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)

Cost

Tuition and lab $5,775.00 plus books, uniforms and fees

Advanced- Tuition and lab $4,372.50 plus books, uniforms and fees

Testing Requirements

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236

Test Center

CASAS TABE for Welding

OVERVIEW

Use advanced welding techniques and fabrication equipment to join, cut, bend, and manipulate metal for industrial or artistic applications

Operate the same advanced welding and fabrication equipment utilized by AWS professionals

Utilize various welding processes to earn essential industry recognized certifications

CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for certification, immediate employment and further education

Student & Alumni Spotlight

Average Salary

Welding Technology $37,690 Advanced Welding Technology $46,690 /year

Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:

WHAT YOU'll LEARN

Instruction

  • SMAW Welding
  • GMAW Welding
  • Flux Core Welding
  • GTAW Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Cutting Skills
  • Light Fabrication Skills
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length Hours
A PMT0070 Welder Assistant 1 150
A PMT0071 Welder Assistant 2 150
B PMT0072 Welder SMAW  1 150
B PMT0073 Welder SMAW 2 150
C PMT0074 Welder 450
 OCP- Advanced

A

B

Course Number 

PMT0075

PMT0076

Course Title

Advanced Welder 1

Advanced Welder 2

Course Length Hours

600

150

 

 

Industry Certifications

  • AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification in SMAW plate in 3G-4G position, or pipe 6 G position and FLUX CORE plate 3G-4G

The Student will weld the test coupons he/she selects.  The welding will be witnessed by a CWI then sent to Certified Lab for results.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Aircraft welding
  • Automotive fabrication
  • Bridge and ship construction
  • Building construction (residential and commercial)
  • Military, fire/rescue, and medical equipment
  • Oil pipeline construction
  • Oil rigs
  • Power plants
  • Ship yards
  • Welding repair shops

OUR NUMBERS

Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Manufacturing industry.

Welding Technology 1

100%
Completion Rate*
93%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure

Welding Technology Advanced

100%
Completion Rate*
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure

Based upon the 2022 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report CPL data is pulled from 2020 – 2021.

Steps to Enroll

Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour

Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents

Step 4‐ Register for Classes

Instructor / Contact

Name:  Paulo Gomes
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (904) 547-3344

Name:  Ronnie Story
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:
   (904) 547-3305

Name:   Patrick Flahive
Email:    [email protected]
Phone:   (904) 547- 3430

Are you ready to jumpstart your career?

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