Combination Welder
This program prepares students to use manual shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding in welding of heavy steel structures, steel piping, and aluminum, as well as manual oxyfuel and plasma arc cutting, and computer programmed plasma arc cutting. Students will also learn to read welding blueprints and drawings, and be introduced to basic metallurgy and how it affects the welding process.
Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 51-4121.06
Certification
OSHA 10
Oklahoma Department of Labor Welder Certification
Forklift Operator
Curriculum / Hours
| Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging | 15 |
| FCAW Pipe | 45 |
| FCAW Plate | 60 |
| GMAW Plate | 60 |
| GMAW/FCAW Equipment and Setup | 15 |
| GTAW Aluminum Plate | 45 |
| GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe | 90 |
| GTAW Equipment and Filler Materials | 15 |
| GTAW Plate | 60 |
| Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes | 90 |
| Metal Characteristics and Properties | 30 |
| Metal Preparation and Heat Treatments | 30 |
| Plasma Arc Cutting | 15 |
| SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds | 120 |
| SMAW Electrodes | 15 |
| SMAW Equipment and Setup | 15 |
| SMAW Open Root Pipe Welds | 105 |
| SMAW Open V Groove Welds | 120 |
| Weld Quality | 15 |
| Welding Blueprints | 15 |
| Welding Detail Drawings | 30 |
| Welding Joint Fit-Up and Adjustment | 15 |
| Workforce Staging | 30 |
| Total | 1050 |
Cost
| Tuition - In District | $2,835 |
| Tuition - Out of District | $3,150 |
| Fees | $1,640 |
| Books | $99 |
Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.
