Credential(s) Offered
Secondary school diploma, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Welding Technology Certificate program curriculum is designed to include courses in basic,
intermediate, and advanced welding. The beginner courses offer training in basic welding techniques
utilizing the shielded metal arc welding process. The intermediate and advanced curriculum offers
training in advanced welding processes, pipefitting, and pipe welding processes utilizing the gas
metal arc welding processes. Students will also take required classes in Flux-Cored Arc Welding
and Blueprint Reading to prepare them for employment in several welding industries. Graduates of
this program will find employment opportunities in a variety of manufacturing and construction
industries, including but not limited to, bridge and building construction, metal fabrication,
shipbuilding, power generation, petro-chemical industry, paper industry, and more.
Graduates of the Welding Technology program will have the opportunity to test for two nationally
recognized AWS (American Welding Society) certifications: AWS – Structural Stick Certification and
AWS – Flux Cored Certification.
Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:
? Become proficient in methods of welding including shielded metal arc, flux cored arc, gas
metal arc welding; oxy acetylene cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
? Understand how to read a blueprint as it relates to welding.
? Gain knowledge of pipefitting techniques.
? Safely and effectively operate welding equipment.
Career Preparation:
The Welding Technology program prepares graduates for positions including but not limited to
Welder, Steel Fabricator, Pipe Fitter, Quality Assurance/Control, Millwright, and Machine Repair.
Details
Hours
36
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Bangor
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Title IV
Refund Policy
yes
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACCSC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$500.00
In-State Tuition
$16,500.00 total tuition cost
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$16,500.00 total tuition cost
Registration Fee
$30.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$17,030.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,030.00
