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.
Welding is the most common method for permanently bonding metal parts. Due to its strength, welding is used to join beams and reinforcing rods. In the program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge for fabrication of a variety of metals including steel, aluminum and stainless steel. You will be prepared to qualify for the American Welding Society D1.1 Structural code using Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW). In addition, you will gain experience on how to use Oxygen/Acetylene and Plasma Cutting equipment. Welding Math and Blueprint Reading is also offered.
*One certification paid by Francis Tuttle. Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.
Full-time: 8 months of instruction
Part-time: 16 months of instruction
Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.
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.
Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:
Welding Shops, Structural Fabrication Companies, Pipelines, Trailer Manufacturers, Refineries, Power Plants
