The Structural Welder Introduction career option covers fundamental of the SMAW welding process, plasma arc, air carbon arc, and oxy-fuel cutting processes, metal preparation and heat treatments, as well as, workforce staging. Students will be engaged in hands-on training in the shop approximately 70% of the time.
Financial Aid Eligible: No.
Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range:
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- An ability to compute percentages, measurements and simple fractions
- A basic knowledge of general science
- Good eye-hand coordination
Career Opportunities May Include: Entry level position in a Fabrication Welding Shop or Repair/Fabrication welding in Oil & Gas Industry.
Certifications/Credentials: Students in the Welding Technology program are eligible to earn WorkKeys Certifications through the Career Center. Certifications can also be obtained from the Oklahoma Department of Labor after completing a supervised certified weld test.
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
Cluster: Manufacturing
CIP Code: 48.0508 – Welding Technology/Welder
SOC Code: 51-4121.06 – Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Instructor: JP Parker