Welding Technology – Advanced

A bright future that continues to grow year after year.

Introduction:

The Advanced Welder 1 course prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes advanced skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Class-B Pipe Welder, pipe fitting fabrication techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills.

The Advanced Welder 2 course is designed to prepare advanced welders for entry into emerging welding industries. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes advanced skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study emerging technologies directly related to geographically relevant welding needs of business and industry.

Career Opportunities:

• Aerospace/Aviation Industry
• Arc Welder
• Assembler Welder
• Combination Welder
• Ornamental Iron-filter
• Welder
• Pipe Fitter
• Repair Welder
• Solderer
• Specialty Welder
• Tack Welder
• Iron Worker
• Marine Industry

Employment Outlook:

Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

According to zip recruiter he average wage for this career in Florida is $25.93 hourly or $53,941 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 750 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Advanced Welder 1	600 Hours
OCP B	Advanced Welder 2	150 Hours
		Total Hours: 750

** Welding Technology is a core program. It is recommended that students successfully complete Welding Technology or demonstrate mastery of the outcomes in that program prior to enrollment in the Welding Technology – Advanced program.

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Welding Technology is available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College	Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

Source

• www.ziprecruiter.com