Skills Center Welding

General Information

Students enrolled in this program are provided with opportunities to learn entry-level-job skills in the welding processes most commonly used in today�s industries. Instruction and practice are provided in oxy-acetylene, shielded-metal-arc, gas-metal-arc, flux-cored-arc and gas-tungsten-arc welding. Theory and applications of these processes are also taught, encompassing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Safety and safe practices are emphasized throughout the program. Additional instruction is provided in mathematics for welding and blueprint reading. Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for welder performance qualifications and certification testing. Thermal cutting and gouging techniques using oxy-fuel, plasma-arc and arc-air processes are also covered.

Enrollment is also available for students with specific interests. For example, students may wish to improve their job skills by upgrading their competencies in specific welding processes or application or prepare for AWS, ASME, and API performance certifications. For these types of activities, students may meet with an instructor to determine the number of scheduled hours needed before enrolling.

Classes are held each week, Monday through Thursday.  Daytime from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Evenings from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

Program Tuition (Daytime classes, 10-11 months; Evening classes, 14-15 months).....$2,565.00

Lab Fee..............................................................$50.00

Prerequisites

Special Requirements:  Minimum basic skills required as defined by program. Please see an admissions advisor.
Prospective students should have good eyesight (corrected vision is satisfactory), finger dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and be in good physical condition (able to lift 50 lbs. minimum).

Course Descriptions

Courses:

            KWLD 0115 Introduction to Welding & Lab Safety
            KWLD 0125 Oxy-Acetylene (OAW)
            KWLD 0135 Shielded-Metal Arc (SMAW)
            KWLD 0145 Gas-Metal Arc (GMAW)
            KWLD 0165 Blueprint Reading for Welders
            KWLD 0170 Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW)
            KWLD 0180 Gas-Tungsten Arc (GTAW)
            KWLD 0190 Math for Welders
            KWLD 0290 Employment Workshop

Total Program Hours: 1140

Required Books

Required Supplies

        Leathers (Jacket, Apron, Sleeves, etc.)
        Welding cap
        Welding gloves
        Safety Glasses
        Striker
        Pliers
        Tip Cleaners
        Chipping Hammer
        Welding Goggles (#5 shade lens)
        Welding Helmet (#10 shade lens)
        Cotton Twil/Cotton Denim Coveralls
        Work Boots
        Wire brush
        Goggles
        Scientific calculator
        Miscellaneous tools as needed

Required Books and Supplies - Estimated Cost .... $300.00

Links

EMPLOYER LINKS

Aluma Steel

Aerotek

Gossamer Steel Inc.

Doppelmayr CTEC Inc.

Mountain States Steel, Inc.

Shaw NAPTech. Inc.

Western Mine Service, Inc. of Utah

Contact

Robert A. Udy
Welding Instructor/Dept. Coordinator
robert.udy@slcc.edu
Phone Numbers:  (801) 957-3499 Welding Lab
                                 (801) 957-3499 Office