McKenzie Hagan
Dual Enrolled Welding Technology Student
Welding Technology & Welding Technology Advanced – NIGHT CLASS AVAILABLE
Hours & Location
Day 1050 hours / 32 weeks
Advanced
Day 750 hours / 24 weeks
Class Schedule – NEW Night Schedule
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $8,234.96 plus books, uniforms and fees
Advanced- Tuition and lab $6,532.46 plus books, uniforms and fees
Welding Advanced Program Costs 2024-25
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
Application & Links
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 $39,830 Advanced Welding Technology $49,250 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- Vac-Con
- Veritas
- International Armored Group IAG
- Truck Crane Solutions South
- Amerden AGVS
- Lincoln Electric
- Strate Welding Company
- Air Gas USA, LLC
- PDM Bridge
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
Welding Technology 1
88%
Completion Rate*
86%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Welding Technology Advanced
90%
Completion Rate*
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Instructor / Contact
Name: Paulo Gomes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3344
Name: Ronnie Story
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3305
Name: Kevin Hayes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547- 3430
