Length - Day
12 Months (1050 Clock Hours) 

Schedule 
Monday 8 am-1 pm; Tuesday-Friday 8 am-2 pm
(Summer hours ) Monday- Thursday 8 am - 2:45 pm

Length - Evening
15 Months (1050 Clock Hours)

Schedule  
Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm 
(Summer schedule subject to change.) 

PLEASE NOTE
A history of felony convictions or substance abuse may adversely affect your ability to gain employment in this field. We encourage you to consider your personal history when making appropriate career choices. 

2024-2025 Curriculum Frameworks
Program Description

The objectives of the Welding Technology course are to develop the manipulative skills and technical knowledge required to pass entry-level employment qualifications for certifications or certification tests.

The course includes instruction and practice in oxy-fuel cutting, manual shielded arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux cored arc welding, plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging, math and blueprints for welders.

Certifications
Please note: AWS certifications for SMAW and FCAW are available to students for an additional fee. 

Employment/Career Opportunities
Construction: companies that build commercial buildings, bridges, factories, homes, power plants, religious structures, schools, ships, tanks, tunnels, trailers or vessels.

Custom fabrication and/or repair shops: agricultural, architectural, aerospace, artistic, medical, recreational/ sports, restaurant, robotic, transportation equipment or mechanical companies.

Some 600,000 to 700,000 welding professionals currently work in the United States, making welding a critical skill that will always be in demand. Nationally, the average age of welders is 54 years old.

Salaries
Salaries for graduates range from $14.85-$23.08 per hour.
Source:  Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics