Welding Technology for Adults

Program Information

Why Welding Technology?

These programs were developed to meet the demands of local businessmen who continuously have a need for talented craftsmen. Welders who keep up to date on the latest technology are in high demand with employers. Welding skills are highly transferable and the recent boom in domestic energy production has increased the demand for welders to build, maintain, and repair rigs or pipelines all over the United States. Successful students will be given the opportunity to earn AWS certifications.

What does WACTC offer?

This 300 hour course prepares students in oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, flux core welding, carbon arc, plasma cutting, manual and radiography cutting and oxy-fuel brazing processes.

WACTC prides itself on having 36 booths in the largest welding training facility in the area.

Employment opportunities include:

Maintaining the nations infrastructure (bridges, highways & buildings)
Construction of new power generation facilities (pipelines for natural gas & oil)

Helpful Attributes Include:

Helpful Attributes Include:
Mathematical Skills
Attention to Detail
Physical Abilities
Administrative
Technology and Tools

Classes are held:
Two evenings per week (to be determined) 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM for 38 weeks

Program Costs

Tuition: $7,815.00
Books & Fees: $180.00

Total: $7,995.00

*Costs are subject to change

Tuition is due in full prior to the first day of class.
No refunds will be given after attending the first class.

Curriculum and Equipment

Curriculum:

Course Topics include:

Flux-Cored Arc
Welding (FCAW)
Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Oxy-Fuel/Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
Fabrication Techniques and Practices
Pipe Welding Safety
Blueprint Reading
Cost Estimating
Quality Assurance Methods

Equipment:

Specialized Shop Equipment Include:

Inverter Technology GMAW
Inverter Technology SMAW
Ironworking
Shear/Press/Punch
Square Wave GTAW

Contact Us

For more information or to begin the application process please call

Jessica Pettigrew
jpettigrew@wactc.net
724-746-0467

Janet McClain
jmcclain@wactc.net
724-746-2890, ext. 117