Moore Norman Technology Center

Structural & Pipe Welder

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This advanced career major prepares students to become certified (using AWS, ASME, and API standards) in Structural and Pipe welding.  Students learn all phases of the welding industry, study properties of metals and principles of function, and receive job-related experience and hands-on learning through class projects. Specific instruction includes: welding techniques and methods.

Courses
Title Hours
Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes 90
Essential Welding and Cutting Processes 105
Welding Blueprints and Drawings 60
Fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 150
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 150
Fundamentals of Flux Core and Gas Metal Arc Welding (FCAW/GMAW) 60
Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 105
Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 165
Welder Fitter Level One 120
Welder Fitter Level Two 105
Pipe Welder Level One 105
Pipe Welder Level Two 60
Pipe Welder Level Three 120
Capstone (Livework, OJT, or Internship) 30
Total 1,425
CIP Code: 
48.0508
SOC Code: 
Student Organizations: 
  • SkillsUSA

General Information

Start Date: 
August, October, January
Hours: 
1,425
Who Can Enroll: 
High School Jr. & Sr. and Adults

Financial Aid Information

Start your application today at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
More information about MNTC’s Financial Aid services can be found at http://mntechnology.com/enrollment/financial-aid.
Financial Aid Eligibility: 
Title IV Eligible
Loan Debt: 
$0.00

Cost Information

Total Estimated Cost (HS Students): 
$185.00*
*While it is highly recommended that student purchase their own tools for internships and employment, MNTC will provide if needed.

Completion Information

Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related.
On-Time Adult Completion Rate (2010-11): 
0%
Positive Placement Rate (2010-11): 
100.0%

Occupations

Source: 

Oklahoma Job Link

  • Welder manager, Structural and Pipe Welder, Pressure Vessel Welder, Pipe Fit Welder
47-2151 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Mean – $18.39/hr; 51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Mean – $16.77/hr; 51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Mean – $14.45/hr

Attributes & Abilities

  • Excellent eyesight, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, mathematics, communication and problem-solving skills

Accreditation/Certification

Certifications Available: 
  • Entry Level Welder, Level II - Advanced Welder, and Level III - Expert Welder (American Welding Society); OSHA Industry Safe (DOL)
MNTC National and State Accreditations
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Prerequisites

None

Expense Sheets*

*Cost estimates listed are only an approximation of the total amount that individual students are responsible for. Tuition costs are subject to change due to many possible reasons for increases (i.e. instructional supplies, curriculum, certification upgrade requirements, etc.), and are only reflective of such estimates during MNTC's FY12 school year (7/1/11 - 6/30/12).

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