The Fabrication Welding program emphasizes the application of fabrication and layout skills. Major emphasis is also placed on welding’s usage in construction and on structural shapes. Through hands-on training and real-world experience, students learn skills that are essential in working on structural metal parts. These skills include using various welding processes, blue print reading, and safety training. Safety classes are taught by an OSHA certified trainer and students receive completion cards at the end of the training.
The Fabrication Welding program consists of two levels of courses: Fundamentals of Welding and Fabrication Welding. Completion of Fundamentals of Welding or instructor’s approval is required before taking Fabrication Welding courses. Each level lasts around 11 weeks.
The Fabrication Welding program consists of two levels of courses: Fundamentals of Welding and Fabrication Welding. Completion of Fundamentals of Welding or instructor’s approval is required before taking Fabrication Welding courses. Each level lasts around 11 weeks.
Level One: Fundamentals of Welding
| Rubric | Number | Course Name | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSHT | 1000 | OSHA Basic Safety and Health | 30 |
| WLDG | 1002 | Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) MIG | 48 |
| WLDG | 1006 | Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) TIG | 78 |
| WLDG | 1013 | Blue Print Reading for Welders | 48 |
| WLDG | 1021 | Welding Fundamentals | 155 |
| Total | 359 | ||
Fabrication Welding
| Rubric | Number | Course Name | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG | 1017 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 115 |
| WLDG | 1053 | Intermediate Layout and Fabrication | 115 |
| WLDG | 2035 | Advanced Layout and Fabrication | 100 |
| Total | 330 | ||
When can I start? Flexible entry/exit. Call 214-860-5900 for more details!
When do I attend classes? 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Who pays for the training? Financial assistance may be available. Call for more information!
Welding As A Career
The Fabrication program opens up employment opportunities within the welding industry. Specifically, the skills obtained are useful in construction, manufacturing and assembling. Welders read and understand blue prints and construct machines and structures from various types of metal. Welders depend on a wide range of skills to cut, align, fit together, and weld structural metal parts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for welders is $17.27/hourly or $35,920/annually. For structural metal fabricators and fitters, a median pay of $34,530/annually, is reported. The pay is often on a hourly basis and overtime is readily available for those who wish to gain extra earnings. Overall, experience, education, and specialization give welders the opportunity to make extra income! Many opportunities for welders are found in product manufacturing, construction, and repair and maintenance in structural metals, architecture, and machinery. Many welders work as part of a team in a fabrication shop, assembly plant, or machine shop. Welders are employedto build products, such as,aircraft, electronic and electrical, automobile and fiberglass. Further training and experience often leads to advancement. Many become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, and instructors. |
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 15% national growth rate (about as fast as average) for welders, with a projected 337,000 jobs opening over the next ten years. As for structural metal fabricators, there is a 5% national growth rate, with a projection of almost 100,000 jobs opening over the next ten years. Many opportunities are available as an increase in retired welders creates a shortage of qualified individuals. Automation is not as much of a threat to welders, as it is to other occupations. Experienced welders are still needed to operate machines, inspect welds, and make adjustments. Also, only simple welds may be automated. Individuals must still perform custom jobs. |
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