Welding Technology

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The Welding Technology program utilizes state-of-the art welding equipment and hands-on learning to prepare students for American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. This program teaches welding and cutting processes for the joining of parts according to blueprints, or written specifications in the following industrial skill areas: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), sub arc welding (SAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy fuel cutting (OFC), plasma cutting (PAC), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), spray arc welding, robotics, air carbon arc welding and gouging.

Estimated Cost
Adult College Admission Fee $40.00
Adult Tuition and Fees $2,412.50
High School Fees $85.00
Books and Supplies Varies
Certificate Processing Fee $40.00
Financial Aid Availability
Pell Grants Apply
Scholarships Eligible
Veterans Eligible
Program Details
Admissions and Job Requirements Details
Program Start Date Every 2nd and 4th Monday
Classroom Availability Daytime: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 7:40 am - 2:30 pm
Extended: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Program Length 1200 hours (13 months) *
Location DATC Main Campus
Course Requirements Details
Course Descriptions Details
Credentials
Certificates DATC Certificate of Program Completion
Industry Certification Details
Jobs
Utah Job Outlook 5,070 - 5,620
Utah Wage $11.44 - $19.26
Job Title & SOC 51-4122.00 - Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Academic Partnerships
High School Details
* Based on full-time enrollment

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Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
Complete the DATC Admissions process:
  • Complete the DATC Admissions Application
  • Pay the $40.00 fee online or to the cashier in Student Services
  • Take the Admissions Assessment in the DATC Testing Center in Student Services
  • Attend a DATC orientation (held every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.)
Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services
Start class
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