Jordan O’Neal
Welding Class of 2016
Welding Technology
Hours & Location
Day 1050 hours / 32 weeks
Advanced
Day 750 hours / 24 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $4,515.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Advanced- Tuition and lab $3,405.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
and Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Language: 584
Scores are valid for up to two years
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
$43,780 /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
Welding Technology
| 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
87%
Completion Rate*
95%
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: Charles Harper
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547- 3440
