Program: Welding Technician
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers have been selected as one of Utah’s three-star occupations. The TATC welding courses will give you hands-on training in welding skills, in the use of welding equipment, and in reading blueprints. Completing this program will prepare you for entry-level welder positions with area businesses. You can also upgrade or supplement your skills with individual courses if you are already in the welding field.
Certification:
TATC Certificate of Proficiency: Welding Technician
Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit:
Approximately 180 hours
Locations & Hours of Availability:
Utah Industrial Depot
10 S. Garnett St., Suite 12 of Bldg. 669
Tooele, UT
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Admission Requirements:
• You must be at least 16 years
• The following materials are required: |
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• leather welding gloves
• leather apron with split leg
• leather cape and sleeves
• 20” bib with side release buckle
• 18” firestop sleeves
• gas welding goggles
• arc welding helmet |
• tinted lens #11 and #12
• single flint spark lighter
• soapstone and holder
• chipping hammer
• tape measure
• safety glasses
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Note: These items are NOT sold at the TATC
bookstore. |
Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or through high school or college transcripts. High School students will be assessed by their counselor
Occupation & Licensure Requirements:
None
Skills you will learn:
• Personal Safety
• Equipment set-up
• Processes and applications
• Material selection
• Proper welding techniques
• Blueprint reading, layout and fitting training
• Basic math used in the welding profession
Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in Manufacturing Technologies courses.
Tuition and Fees Calculator
| General College Tuition & Fees |
Amount |
| Tuition: |
$ 1.55 per hour |
| 10 hours per week |
$ 62.00 per mo. |
| 15 hours per week |
$ 93.00 per mo. |
| 20 hours per week |
$124.00 per mo. |
| Average Cost for Tuition and Fees |
$343 - $365
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| Late Payment |
$ 5.00 |
| Registration - Program |
$ 40.00 |
| Registration - Single Class |
$ 5.00 |
| Re-enrollment |
$ 20.00 |
| Schedule Change |
$ 5.00 |
| Transcript |
$ 3.00 |
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Prices as of July 1, 2011. Subject to change without notice.
*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for adult students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student's schedule and progress. Public, private and home-schooled high school students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee calculators are on each individual program page. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College
**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing.
Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.
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