Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding of welding tools and safety based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Welding Technician

Competencies (skills you will learn)

• The major welding processes and the equipment required
• The factors that must be considered before a welding process is selected
• The history of welding
• The responsibilities and duties of the welder in various welding positions
• Demonstrate the type of protection that should be worn for welding
• Demonstrate the proper method of handling, storing, and setting up cylinders
• The proper way to ventilate a welding area
• How to avoid possible health hazards for welding
• How to prevent fires in the welding shop

Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 15 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Specific Course Admission Requirements
Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.

Textbooks & Materials

Safety Glasses - required
ISBN:N/A
Price:$3.74

Welding 5th Ed. Principles and Applications - required
ISBN:9781401829353
Price:$130.00

Welding Student Packets Manual - required
ISBN:N/A
Price:$8.50

NOTE: Additional supplies are required for this course. Supplies are not available at the campus bookstore, except safety glasses. Please see the info sheet for the Welding Technician Program for a complete list of these supplies.

Course Location and Schedule
Granite High School (3305 S. 500 E., SLC): Monday - Thursday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. Adult full-time student tuition at the SLTATC is $4.00 - $1.30 per hour depending on the number of hours enrolled. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.

This course also has individual one-time supply and lab fees of $27. Please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.