Structural Welder

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Structural Welder
Structural Welder
Structural Welder

If you are interested in an evening option, please visit our life-long learning classes to learn more about Welding for Skill Advancement or contact the Career Planning Center at 405.717.4900.

Students will heighten their skill level as a Structural Welder. Application of advanced welding techniques in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), pipe and fabrication are used to build, assemble and repair metal projects. 

Licensure / Certifications

  • 6G Oklahoma Department of Labor Certified Welder

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

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At A Glance

Open To

High School Juniors and Seniors, and Adults

Campus

Danforth, Portland, Reno

Total Hours Required

960

Length

  • Full-time: 1 school year
  • Part-time: 2 school years

A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Two sessions: 7:55 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 3:35 pm, Monday - Friday

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

Starting August 2025, the Danforth Campus will offer Welding

Courses

  • General Safety I 60 hours
  • Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication 120 hours
  • Welding Fundamentals 120 hours
  • Oxyfuel Cutting 60 hours
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 100 hours
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 140 hours
  • Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 90 hours
  • Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 70 hours
  • Advanced Metal Cutting & Fabrication 60 hours
  • Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 60 hours
  • Career Capstone/Work-Based Learning 50 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • 6G Oklahoma Department of Labor Certified Welder

Supplies

  • Hood, Cap, Shirt, and Gloves provided by FT
  • Leather Safety Shoes and Pants - $40.00-$100.00

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$13.00-$25.00 (average = $16.14)

per hour

Pass Rate

75%

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Welding Shops, Structural Fabrication Companies, Pipelines, Trailer Manufacturers, Refineries, Power Plants

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