Welding Technology

Evening Program Content: The MTC Welding Technology program covers all four major welding pro-

cesses including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW. Also included is an

in-depth study of the American Welding Society welding symbols and

blueprint reading for welders. Additional training such as Torch Cutting,

Plasma Cutting, and Carbon Arc Gouging along with related equipment is

also covered. Training will include basic to advance welding positions on

plate and pipe, on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The MTC welding pro-

gram is an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility. We are

proud of this excellence award which allows MTC to train, test and certify

welders in accordance to the appropriate code standards.

Length of Program: 1050 hours – approximately 13 months part-time to complete

Class Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

+ 2 Saturdays a month, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm

Admission Dates: Fall Term: August, Deadline: June, or when classes fill

Spring Term: January, Deadline: December or when classes fill

Students are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.

Evening Class: Please call 941-751-7900 ext. 1000 or 1029 to be added on the evening list.

Once there are enough students to start the program, you will be contacted.

Graduation

Requirements:

Complete all of the programs competencies and projects.

Score on the T.A.B.E exam: Reading 9.0, Math 9.0, Language 9.0

Industry

Certifications:

American Welding Society Certified Welder

College Credit: N/A

Employment

Potential:

Because of the high demand, welders are employed in many different areas.

These areas include: Construction, Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Aero-

space, and Nuclear industries just to name a few. A welder’s salary can

range between $12 to $34 an hour to over six figures annually. Cooperative

education is offered to qualified students who are 70% complete with their

course work. This program allows students the ability to work and gain real

life on the job experience while finishing their class requirements.

For more info: Please attend our information sessions.

For dates go to http://manateetech.edu/events/

Career Counselor: Rodrick Mitchell 941-751-7900 ext. 1032. mitchelr@manateeschools.net

How to Apply: Go to www.ManateeTech.edu on the bottom of the home page, click

“Apply Now” for a list of instructions.

Tuition & Fees: See reverse side.

*Eligible for high school dual enrollment. See High School Career Dual Enrollment Admissions Packet.

Rev. 05/03/2018

Welding Technology Evening - 1050 Hours

Program #J400400 CIP #0648050805

Course OCP Course Number Hours

Welder Assistant 1 OCP A1 PMT0070 150 hours

150 hours Welder Assistant 2 OCP A2 PTM0071

Welder, SMAW 1 OCP B1 PTM0072 150 hours

150 hours Welder, SMAW 2 OCP B2 PTM0073

Welder OCP C PTM0074 450 hours

Above courses completed in 3 semesters Hours Tuition Lab Total

1st Year

Semester 1 408 $1,191.36 $652.80 $1,844.16

Semester 2 408 $1,191.36 $652.80 $1,844.16

2nd Year

Semester 1 234 $683.28 $374.40 $1,057.68

Total Tuition & Lab $4,746.00

Additional fees due at time of registration

Additional Fee: American Welding Society Certified Welder $50.00

Program Training: CPR + First Aid $55.00

Forklift $30.00

OSHA Online Training $25.00

Administrative Fee (per term) $40.00

Uniform (2) (not covered by Financial Aid) $50.00

Application Fee (not covered by Financial Aid) $30.00

Drug Test $35.00

Textbook estimate** $375.00

Total Tuition, Lab & Fee (estimate) $5,436.00

Additional equipment from outside vendor or MTC bookstore

Welding Tools (optional) (not covered by Financial Aid) $401.44

Work boots (leather, steel toe boots) (not covered by Financial Aid) $80.00

100% Cotton clothing (safety requirement) (not covered by Financial Aid) varies

Career and Technical Student Organization Leadership fee (optional) (not covered by Financial Aid) $30.00

Total Tuition, Lab, Fees & Additional Expenses (estimate) $5,947.44

Financial aid available depending on students eligibility

OCP = Occupational Completion Point

**Current book list and prices: http://manateetech.edu/current-students/bookstore/

*/** Prices are subject to change without notice

Tuition bases on $2.92 per hour, Florida resident

Tuition for Non-Florida resident = $12.84 per hour

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