Welding Technology (CTC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa
Limited Access: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education
Academic Community: INMC Industry/Manufacturing and Construction
Program Code: WEL2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 48.0508
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0648050805
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: American Welding Society certifications
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $600
- Where to take the exam: Exams can be taken in the EFSC Welding shop
This certificate program provides the theory and practical experience necessary in developing a basic foundation in the skill of welding. The successful completion of this program enables the student to enter the welding trade at the entry level.
Job opportunities are unlimited for persons willing to apply themselves and learn the welding trade.
Welding is a highly skilled and high paying trade that requires training and determination. The Eastern Florida welding program is designed to train students to become certified welders.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program.
Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1050 Clock Hours - 35.000 Vocational Credits | ||
| PMT 0070 | Welding Assistant 1 | 150 |
| PMT 0071 | Welding Assistant 2 | 150 |
| PMT 0072 | Welder, SMAW1 | 150 |
| PMT 0073 | Welder, SMAW 2 | 150 |
| PMT 0074 | Welder | 450 |
| Total Hours: | 1050 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret Weld Symbol Language
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Identify material properties, loads, forces and stress/strain diagrams
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate proper GTAW equipment set-up and component identification
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate basic walk-the-cup TIG weld technique for grooved, open root, carbon steel
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate proper weld set-up for 6 inch SCH80 SMAW process
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate advanced fundamental pipe welding skills
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems