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Welding Technology

30 Credit Hours | Technical Certificate

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Program Length

1 Year

Credentials

Technical Certificate

Cost/Tuition*

Total Estimated Cost: $4,737
(subject to change without notice)

Location

Westpointe Campus

Financial Aid/Funding

Financial Aid/Funding is available

Program Overview

Welding
Thermal Cutting

 

Instruction and practice are provided in Oxy Acetylene Welding (OAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Thermal cutting and gouging techniques using oxy-fuel, plasma-arc and arc-air processes are also covered. Safety and safe practices are emphasized throughout the program. Additional instruction is provided in mathematics and blueprint reading. Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques for welder performance qualifications and certification testing.

What You Will Learn

  • OAW - oxyacetylene welding, cutting
  • PAC - Plasma Arc Cutting
  • SMAW - stick welding, all positions, plate
  • CAC - Carbon Arc Cutting

Equipment and Tools Needed

  • GMAW - all position short circuiting transfer and spray transfer techniques
  • FCAW - flux cored arc welding
  • GTAW - all position welding ferrous metals
  • Blueprint reading, fabrication, and layout
  • Welding Math

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Wage: $18.28, Median Wage: $25.15
3 Monthly Openings


Occupational Data, 2025, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Occupations

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Credentials from SLTech

Technical Certificate

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$4,737.00

Tuition & Fees: $3,530

Supplies: $720.00

Books: $487.00

*Tuition includes all certification exam fees. Subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid

Available through PELL grant

 

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Required Courses

30 Credit Hours

TEWT 1100

Introduction to Welding & Safety

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

TEWT 1105

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: All

TEWT 1210

Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEWT 1190

Math for Welders

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEWT 1220

Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEWT 1165

Blueprint Reading for Welders

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1310

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GWAW) I

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEWT 1320

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1410

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) I

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1420

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) II

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEWT 1510

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

Top 6 things to know before you apply

  1. Understand the Program Requirements
  2. Align Career Goals
  3. Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
  4. Program Duration and Schedule
  5. Teaching Mode
  6. Academic Readiness

How To Apply

1

Apply for Admissions

Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

2

Meet with Your Academic Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978

academicadvising@elco.edu

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