Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
The Welding Technology program focuses on incremental levels of competency based training to prepare students to enter the welding industry.
B. WELDING TECHNOLOGY | 900 HOURS:
The Welding Technology program prepares students for careers in the welding industry by focusing on incremental levels of competency-based training. The program starts with plate and structural welding progressing to pipe and tubing configurations, which prepares the student for a broad array of industry sectors such as pipeline, shipyard, power plant, buildings, bridges and aerospace applications.
Upon completion of the program, students may test to receive plate and pipe certifications with the American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E (AWS).
Welding Technology – Plate | 600 HOURS
The Welding Technology – Plate program prepares students for careers in the welding plate industry by focusing on incremental levels of competency based training. In addition to safety practices, instruction will focus on plate and structural welding in the SMAW (Stick welding), FCAW (Flux cored arc welding), GMAW (MIG welding), and GTAW (TIG welding) processes.
Upon completion of the program, students may test to receive plate certification with the American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E (AWS).
Welding Technology – Pipe | 300 HOURS
The Welding Technology – Pipe program prepares students for careers in the welding pipe industry by focusing on
incremental levels of competency-based training. In addition to safety practices, instruction will focus on the pipe
welding with the SMAW (stick welding) processes on the open root pipe welds, pipe welding in the GMAW (MIG
welding) and FCAW (Flux cored arc welding) processes on carbon steel base metals; and pipe and tube welding
with the GTAW (TIG welding) process focusing on carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy base metals.
C. Total Cost of Program
Tuition and fees Program of Study – Plate & Pipe: $14,160; Program of Study-Plate: $9,490; Program of Study-Pipe: $4,870; Each Individual Course: varies
D.
Books
• Welding Principles and Applications : Seventh Edition
• Welding Level One: Contren Learning series: NCCER
• Welding Level Two: Contren Learning series: NCCER
• Welding Level Three: Contren Learning series: NCCER
• Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills : Contren Learning Series
• Math for Welders
E. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Student are requires to have their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must wear PPE, appropriate work shoes, and eye protection is required at all times in the shop.
Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Welding Hood (min 12 shade)
2. Safety Glasses (ANSI Z87.1)
3. Hearing Protection (ear plugs)
4. Welding Jacket
5. Welding Gloves
6. Leather work gloves
7. Leather shoes (work boots recommended)
F. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Lizeth Fils-Aime
Email: Lizeth.Fils-Aime@west-mec.org
Phone number: 623-738-0034
F. Direct Website link to the program: http://west-mec.edu/findyourhappy
G. Additional information:
• Exclusions: Some employers require background checks
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
If Student withdraws or is terminated from the Program during any of the following scheduled hours, Student will be obligated to the School for:
· the entire cost of any Supplies purchased by Student from the School, the Lab fees incurred; and
· the following corresponding percentages:
SCHEDULED HOURS Percentage:
Tuition
Supplies
1 – 9 %
No charge No Refunds
10 – 19 %
10%
No Refunds
20 – 29 %
20%
No Refunds
30 – 39 %
30%
No Refunds
40 % +
100%
No Refunds
I. Credentials:
• Yes, Industry Recognized: Upon completion of the program, students may test to receive plate and pipe certifications with the American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E (AWS).
• Career Pathway: Structural Welder
Welding Supervisor
Manufacturing Welder
Certified Welding Inspector
Iron Worker
Pipe Fitter
Sheet Metal Worker Knowledge obtained in this program is transferrable to a broad spectrum of careers.
*Information found in Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
• Portable:
Yes: All certification is nationally recognized by the NC3, NCCER and AWS. The test-out procedures will require the student to demonstrate proficiency in the respective plate welding theory (by passing the module exams) and practical application (by passing the assignments in each module).
In lieu of completing the prerequisite course for this module, which is (see specific course for prerequisite), the student may test out by successfully completing the required module exams and assignments of the prerequisite
• Accredited Curriculum: NC3, NCCER
J. Credential Attainment Rate: 81%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
82
Hours
900
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Western Maricopa Education Center
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
500 North Verrado Way, Buckeye AZ
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Certificate of Program Completion, American Welding Society Qualification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Student Aid: Pell Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Veteran Educational Benefits
Refund Policy
If Student withdraws or is terminated from the program during any of the following specified scheduled hours in a payment period, the student will be obligated to the school for the entire cost of any books, lab fees, supplies purchased by the student from the school for use, and the following corresponding percentage of the tuition: Scheduled hours: 1-9% = 100% refund; 10-19% = 90% refund; 20-29% = 20% refund; 30-39% = 30% refund; 40%+ = 0% refund.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - NC3
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)
$135.00 Book access/usage
Testing/Exam Fees
$800.00 Student is required to pay for test(s) to AWS testing center. Cost ranges from $150 - $400 per test
Graduation Fees
$100.00
In-State Tuition
$6,525.00
Other Fees
$1,850.00 Lab Fee OSHA-10
Registration Fee
$200.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$5,400.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$15,010.00
