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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
WELDING
TECHNOLOGY
(GOVE COUNTY)
Welding is designed to teach specific skills in
all aspects of the welding trade, which include
arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, TIG, MIG,flux
core welding, and semi-automatic cutting.
Other related areas of study include blueprint
reading, job layout, shop math, and pipe
welding. You will learn welding processes that
allow you to work with mild steel, cast iron,
aluminum, stainless steel, and some alloy
metals.
TIG, MIG, BRAZING, SEMI
AUTOMATIC CUTTING,
AND MORE!
The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Welding Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 48.0508: Welding Technology/
Welder. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing
and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding
processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
MORE INFO
PROGRAM
LENGTH
2 Year
Associate of
Applied Science
PROGRAM
TOOLS
iPad®; books & tools
purchased from the
campus bookstore
PROGRAM
HOURS
M-F
7:30am - 11:00am
or
12:00pm - 3:30pm
Stackable credentials and industry certification opportunities available.
$50K+
AVERAGE STARTING
SALARY
For entry-level
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