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Welding Technology

Department of Manufacturing
This program prepares students for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations in the manufacturing, industrial, or utility industries. Students learn basic to intermediate skills of four major welding processes: shielded metal arc (SMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes.

 

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1,050 hours, approximately 32 weeks (Day) or 53 weeks (Evening)

Day: Monday – Thursday

8:00am – 4:00pm

Evening: Monday – Thursday

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Upcoming Classes Start

Day:

7/15/24 – 5/14/25,

1/7/25 – Est. 11/2025

Evening:

7/15/24 – Est. 10/2025,

1/14/25 – Est. March/April 2026

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$6,854.59

(**All fees subject to change)

2024-2025 Welding Technology Cost Sheet
  • General Admissions Procedures Apply
  • 16 years & older may apply
  • Participation in an Information Session
  • High School Diploma – Standard or GED recommended
  • High School Transcript

Marion Technical College (Main Campus)

Students may need to take a Basic Skills Exam no later than the sixth week of class. This exam will not affect your acceptance into the program. Please submit all official transcripts (High School, GED, Associates degree or higher) prior to the start of your program start date for possible exemption. Students will be notified after they have been accepted into a program whether or not they will be required to take the exam.

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$32,430 to $62,280*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

  • E-One, Inc.
  • Townley Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Antebellum Manufacturing, LLC
  • Dixie Metal Products, Inc.
  • Triple Crown Trailers, LLC

Welding Technology Master Plan of Instruction

(PDF – opens in a new window)

  • Shop and Personal Safety ( OSHA 10 credential)
  • Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes
  • Blueprint reading
  • Basic principles of pipe welding

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

AWS “Certified Welder” (in addition to separate AWS welding certifications)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Various manufacturing environments
  • Power plants
  • Pipeline welding
  • Entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Fabrication businesses

80%

COMPLETION RATE*

92%

PLACEMENT RATE*

100%

LICENSURE RATE*

Business Advisors

  • Beau Townley | Townley Mfg
  • Bryson Ward | Emergency one
  • Neil Foskey | Advanced Welding, Fabrication & Design
  • Heather O’Brien | Advanced Welding, Fabrication & Design

Steps To Enrollment

  • Step 1

    Complete & Submit Online Application.  Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

    Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf

  • Step 2

    Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

    SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.

  • Step 3

    Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
    Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

  • Step 4

    You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.

  • Step 5

    Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
    Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

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