Learn the shielded metal arc welding skills and processes used in construction or other field welding applications.
- Students may complete Year 1 with JTED and can continue in the college program as a graduate. 12th grade students are only enrolled if lab space is available.
Eligibility
Grades 11, 12
Other Requirements
- JTED & PCC onboarding requirements
- Application to PCC (tuition is paid by JTED)
- Attend New Student Orientation for JTED @ PCC students
- PCC Assessments in reading, writing, and math
- Placement into GTM105 (Technical Math)
Things to Consider
- In this program you are a high school student and a college student. Your performance is reflected on your transcript for your high school and for Pima Community College. Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA.
- JTED pays for the college tuition for this program if not a high school graduate.
Direct Employment
- Welder
- Cutter
- Solderer
- Brazer
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Ironworker
- Boilermaker
- Welding Instructor
Locations
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
Junior Year
- Fall
- WLD110 – Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene
- Spring
- WLD160 – Arc Welding
- GTM105 – Applied Technical Math
Year 2
Senior Year
- Fall
- WLD261 – Gas Metal Arc Welding
- WLD115 – Blueprint Reading & Estimates
- Spring
- WLD262 – Gas Tungsten Welding
- STU100 – Student College Success
Entrance Requirements for Year 2
- Successful completion of WLD110 & WLD160
Certification
- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Certification in SMAW 2F
- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Certification in SMAW 3G, 4G
Credits
- Year 1:
- 1.5 credits
- Year 2:
- 2 credits
More Information
Supplies
- Welding cap
- Welding gloves
Uniform
- Closed-toe shoes (not required to be steel toe boot)
- Non-synthetic clothing
Industry Partners
caid
Empire Machinery
jb steel
Dual Enrollment
- STU100 – Student College Success
*Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
Stay on track with graduation requirements
CTE Classes
- Construction
- Auto
- Precision Manufacturing
