Welding I

Students will learn how to permanently bond metal parts. Students will gain knowledge for fabrication of a variety of metals including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as oxygen/acetylene and plasma cutting equipment. Students who complete this major may also be interested in continuing their training through Structural Welding.

Licensure / Certifications

  • 3G Oklahoma Department of Labor Certified Welder

*One certification paid for by Francis Tuttle. Additional optional certifications are available at student expense.

At A Glance

Open To

High School Juniors and Seniors, and Adults

Campus

Portland, Reno

Total Hours Required

450 hours

Length

  • Full-time: 5 months of instruction
  • Part-time: 10 months instruction

Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

High school students and part-time adults enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

  • Welding Core 125 hours
  • Workforce Staging 45 hours
  • Metal Cutting 70 hours
  • SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) 70 hours
  • GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) 70 hours
  • FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) 70 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet (Coming Soon)

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$13.00-$25.00 (average = $16.14)

per hour

Pass Rate

New Major

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Welding shops, structural fabrication companies, pipelines, trailer manufacturers, refineries, power plants

Welding

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