Welding Technology

School of
Manufacturing

Amy Loveland

Instructional Management Assistant
801-593-2494

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Course Details Program Orientation & Policies

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Bi-weekly start dates

Credits

24 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

12 months @ 15hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $3,474^*

*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $212

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

Program Outcomes

Placement Rate

%

Utah Job Outlook

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Program / Admission Details

Program Description

In the Welding Technology program, students receive hands-on welding and cutting instruction on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Instruction will include basic Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and other thermal and mechanical cutting processes. Students also learn welding process-specific and shop safety practices, basic print reading, and the proper uses and applications of AWS welding symbols.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services
Complete program placement assessments (next tab).

Admission Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be emailed to Admissions@davistech.edu. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. For applicants who do not have supporting documentation, please contact the Assessment Center to schedule an assessment.

The following tests are required for this program:

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test

To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:

High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 5 years
Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher
Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree

Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.

Credentials and Certifications

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

AWS Certified Welder

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

Welding Technician, Advanced
Welding Technician, Entry
Welding Technician, Intermediate

Transfer Options

Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.