Welding Technology – Advanced

A bright future that continues to grow year after year.

Introduction:

The Advanced Welder course prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes advanced skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Class-B Pipe Welder, pipe fitting fabrication techniques, and advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills. Welding Technology is a core program.  It is recommended that students successfully complete Welding Technology or demonstrate mastery of the outcomes in that program prior to enrollment in the Welding Technology – Advanced program.

Employment Outlook:

Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is projected to grow 5% from 2016 to 2026.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $19.35 hourly or $40,240 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 750 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program.  Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Welding Technology – Advanced is available at the following school (s):

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm.