Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program is designed to give the student the necessary classroom instruction and practical work experience needed for entry-level job performance. Basic practical experience is gained by shop practice, student projects, and certain repair work. Oral, written and performance test are given to measure the student’s proficiencies.

AWARDS

A certificate or diploma is awarded students who successfully meet standards for specific job classifications defined by the Department of Labor. The highest award level in the program is the Combination Welder diploma. A certificate may be awarded for job classifications such as Arc Welder, MIG or TIG Welder, Repair Welder, Pipe Fitter Welder, etc. Supplemental certificates may be awarded to individuals who need a refresher course, upgrading, or certification training or testing.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Welders are employed in many industries such as construction, electronics, automotive, appliances, railroads, bridge building, ship building, aircraft, guided missiles, nuclear energy, manufacturing, public utilities, and the petroleum industry.

CERTIFICATION TESTING

The Welding program is authorized by the Tennessee Public Service Commission to test and certify welders for area public utility companies involved in installation and repair of natural gas pipeline. The school also administers the A. W. S. plate test. Welders may enroll for a 10-day refresher course prior to certification.

COST OF TRAINING

The estimated cost of training is $1,300. This includes books, supplies, tools, personal items, and quarterly fees (tuition).

UNITS OF INSTRUCTION

• Shop orientation and shop safety
• Basic welding procedures, setting up equipment, machines, accessories
• Technical information, shop management, related equipment
• Vertical, horizontal, overhead, and flat positions; selecting electrodes, S. M. A. W.
• Selecting wires, rods, gases, MIG
• Flame-cutting and pipe-cutting
• Metal preparation and welding basic joints, O.A.W. (Gas Welding)
• Pad welding and miscellaneous welding, S. M. A. W.
• Basic math, blueprint, layout and structural projects
• Ferrous casting, hard surfacing. Nonferrous castings, metallurgy
• Welding stainless and aluminum, T. I. G.
• Brazing and soldering, O. A. W.
• Code testing, A. W. S.

ENROLLMENT AND TRAINING SCHEDULE

Because instruction is individualized, students may enroll when a vacancy occurs.

Day program: 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday

Evening program: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday

For More Information Contact:

Stanley Hubbard - Instructor Phone - (615) 425-5515 SHubbard@ttcnashville.edu