Welding Certification

Enrolling now for August 2018 class!

The Welding Certification program is performance based with no prerequisite course or certification required.  Learners will work with various metals and utilize blueprints to plan, layout, cut, shape, weld, and finish projects, including preparing estimates. Learners will practice with professional tools/equipment, as well as principles/ techniques they will use on the job.
YOU WILL LEARN:
  • Structural steel welding for construction or repair, Gas Metal Arc  Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
  • Use of blueprints to plan, layout, cut, shape, weld and finish projects
  • Work with steel, stainless steel, cast iron, bronze, nickel and other metals and alloys


LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
685 hours (about 10 months)

Monday - Thursday 
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 17-18​
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 18-19​
PROGRAM PLAN​
COURSE DESCRIPTION​
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
(Right click to Print)​
PROGRAM COSTS
Financial Aid is available to
​those students who qualify.
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TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Diploma (transcript) or GED (transcript)
  • Skill Assessment
  • BEST test is required prior to skill assessment if English is a second language
The minimum requirements for consideration
​in the program include:
  • Interview with the Coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification(s) is available through the American Welding Society D.1.1 structural steel certification.  Certification in the field shows pride and competence in one’s profession.
ACCREDITATION:
Knox Technical Center (Knox County Career Center - Adult Education) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The KTC Welding Certification program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.