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Welding Technology - Advanced

Program Details

  • The mission of this program is to provide the necessary technical skills, and knowledge and abilities to prepare students for employment as well as provide advanced training in a variety of occupations in the welding industry.

  • It is recommended that students successfully complete the core program, Welding Technology, or demonstrate mastery of the competencies prior to enrolling in the Welding Technology - Advanced program. Training includes intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Class-B Pipe Welder, pipe fitting fabrication techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills.

  • Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Welding Technology - Advanced program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, math, and reading.

     

    J400410 OCP Postsecondary Program of Study 750 Hrs
    PMT0075 A Advanced Welder 1 600
    PMT0076 B Advanced Welder 2 150

     

    Dual Enrollment available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.

  • Upon successful completion of the Welding Technology and the Welding Technology – Advanced programs, students will be eligible to take the following exam:

    • Certified Welder, American Welding Society

      American Welding Society
  • Upon successful completion the Welding Technology and the Welding Technology – Advanced programs, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

    Valencia College:

    • Supervision & Management for Industry AS degree – up to 27 credits

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