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Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Start Dates

6x per year

16 & 8 week starts

Credits/Program Length

24 Credit Hours
10 Months

Estimated Cost

$4,737.00

(subject to change without notice)

Paying For College

Pell Grants, scholarships, and VA benefits may be available for eligible programs.

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Mode/Campus

Program Overview

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
  • 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

Certification

  • Technical Certificate

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TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $4,737.00

TUITION & FEES: $3,530.00

SUPPLIES: $720.00

BOOKS: $487.00

Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.

Paying For College

We offer a range of financial aid options to help lower costs and support your next step. Many SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, grants, and other educational benefits.

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Required Courses

TEWT 1000

Introduction to Welding and Cutting

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1010

Measurement Systems

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

TEWT 1020

Welding Symbols and Print Reading

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1040

Welding Inspection and Welding Metallurgy

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

TEWT 1111

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1112

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1133

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

TEWT 1211

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) I

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1212

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) II

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1311

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) I

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1312

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1333

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) III

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

TEWT 1365

Related Machining Concepts

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1411

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) I

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1412

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) II

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TEWT 1430

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) III

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

Optional Program Elective

TEWT 1055

Oxy Fuel

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application

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Complete your admissions application.

Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.

STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor

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

801-957-4978 Schedule Online

Program costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.