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Programs Industrial Technologies

Welding Technologies

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Student welding

This program explores the basic skills used in metalworking, manufacturing and industrial production. Students will learn basic safety techniques, sheet metal work, oxy-fuel cutting, multiple welding processes, welding terminology,  metal and tool identification, and much more.


Eligibility

JTED @ The Bridges

  • Grade 12

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • Year 1:
    • Grade 11
  • Year 2:
    • Successful completion of WLD110

Other Requirements

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • Students are required to attend an Information Session in the Spring semester (prior to Onboarding)
    • JTED will communicate with students and parents the days and times of the sessions
  • Parents/Guardians complete JTED enrollment 
  • Students complete PCC Onboarding requirements
    • Apply to PCC 
  • Attend JTED & PCC
    • Upload Verification of Lawful Presence via MyPima

Number of Years to Complete

  • JTED @ The Bridges
    • 1 year to complete
  • JTED @ Pima Community College
    • 2 years to complete

Things to Consider

JTED @ The Bridges

  1. Physically able to lift 50 lbs
  2. Physically able to stand for long periods of time
  3. Strong communication skills 
  4. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
  5. Enjoy working with your hands

JTED @ Pima Community College

  1. In this program high school students complete the Basic Welding college certificate at Pima Community College.
  2. Students provide their own transportation to the downtown campus.
  3. Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA as well as your high school GPA.
  4. JTED pays for the college tuition for this program.
  5. Student earns college credit while in the program.

Direct Employment

  • Welder
  • Cutter
  • Fabricator

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Ironworker
  • Boilermaker
  • Welding Instructor

Locations

JTED @ The Bridges

3300 S. Park Ave.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45 – 7 p.m. and one Saturday per month 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

JTED @ Pima Community College (Downtown)

1255 North Stone Ave.

Schedule Availability

  • Classes are scheduled per semester 
  • 2 evenings per week, dates and times to be determined

Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • Fall
    • WLD110 – Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene
  • Spring
    • WLD115 – Blueprint Reading & Estimates

Year 2

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • Fall
    • WLD261 – Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Spring
    • GTM105 – Applied Technical Math
    • STU100 – Student College Success
Arizona Department of Education Standards

Certification

JTED @ The Bridges

  • American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 
  • OSHA 10

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 FCAW-G 3G 4G

Credits

JTED @ The Bridges

  • 2/Year

JTED @ Pima Community College

  • 1/Year

More Information

Supplies

  • Welding cap
  • Welding gloves

Uniform

  • JTED program t-shirt (JTED @ The Bridges Only)
  • Closed-toe shoes (not required to be steel toe boot)
  • Non-synthetic clothing

Beneficial Classes to Take in High School

Academic Classes

  • Mathematics

CTE Classes

  • Construction 
  • Auto 
  • Precision Manufacturing

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