The Welding Technician program from TJC is designed to prepare students to support industrial, transportation, oil and gas, constructing, and many other industries with welding skills. This program provides learners the entry-level skills required to start a career in welding. This is a non-credit program intended to prepare students for professional certification. This course is designed to prepare students to earn multiple credentials through the American Welding Society (AWS) Schools through National Skill Standards Education (SENSE) Level 1 Certificate of Completion. To enroll today, click here: Enroll Now.
The Welding Technician Online Program
Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you places all over the world. From ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from the laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace. The work of welders includes joining pipe sections for oil and natural gas pipelines, working in numerous industrial environments, building ships, and supporting construction. The Welding Technician program from TJC prepares students to serve in positions such as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.
Quick Facts
- Tuition: $2,599.00
- Register: Enroll Now
- Contact: Call 888-574-6218
Educational Requirements
- Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED
- National certification is available for students who complete this course including American Welding Society (AWS) Schools through National Skill Standards Education (SENSE) Level 1 Certificate of Completion and NWCA Welding Technician Certification
Detailed Course Topics Covered
- Describe the building trades and technology industry and associated career paths
- Identify the professional skills required for success and career advancement in the industry
- Complete basic measuring tasks and math calculations required in the building trades workplace
- Explain the safety procedures and equipment commonly used in the building trades workplace
- Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common hand tools
- Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common power tools
- Identify common rigging equipment and procedures used on a construction site
- Read common construction drawings and plans
- Select and properly use safety equipment, protective clothing, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals
- Describing basic welding processes, the welding trade, and training/apprenticeship programs
- Applying welding safety practices and using personal protective equipment related to the welding trade
- Applying knowledge and skills related to safety practices, equipment, consumables, setup, and use of equipment for oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air-carbon arc cutting and gouging
- Applying knowledge and skills related to safe preparation of base metals and basic cleaning, basic weld joint design, types of welds and joint preparation
- Applying knowledge of various codes and assessing weld quality
- Applying knowledge and skills related to SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) including safety, equipment, setup, electrodes and their care and handling, bead and fillet welds, groove welds with backing, and open-root groove welds
- Applying knowledge of welding symbols and welding drawings
Each Course Includes:
- 24/7 instructor support and course mentoring
- Student and instructor collaboration
- Engaging labs, student exercises, course videos and animated simulations
- Student pre and post-assessments and online performance tracking
- National and state certification opportunities
- A secure Student Portal which includes: career guidance, resume writing and other career resources
How to Enroll
Contact
To learn more about this program, contact us here or call 888-574-6218