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Workforce Certificate

Applied Welding Technologies (5679)

Numerous industries rely on the work of skilled welders. Shipbuilding, paper mills, power plants, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, construction, and repair shops are just a few of your possible employers after completion of this program.

With your knowledge and hands-on experience in the different welding processes, you’ll be prepared for immediate employment as a welder in the metal trades. Safety and good work habits are stressed throughout this program. The future job picture is excellent as nearly every manufacturer uses welding in its operations, which includes equipment repair and maintenance.

Application
Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses. For information call 904.633.8295.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $2,200 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Estimated cost for books and materials is $150.

Curriculum

Professional Courses
Contact Hours
Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100 Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Basic Language Skills
   
PMT 0930 Postsecondary Internship (optional)
   
PMT 0108 Introduction to Welding
125
4.0
PMT 0106 Basic Arc Welding
125
4.0
PMT 0122 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
125
4.0
PMT 0124 Advanced Welding
125
4.0
PMT 0134 Gas Metal Arc Welding
125
4.0
PMT 0135 Gas Tungsten Arc
Non-Ferrous Metals
88
3.0
PMT 0145 Flux Core Welding
100
3.5
PMT 0141 Gas Tungsten Arc Ferrous Metals
87
3.0
PMT 0166 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe
135
4.0
PMT 0171 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe and Tubing
135
4.5
  Total Contact Hours
1,170
38.5

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.

 


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