Welding Technology

About

Acceptions applications for day and evening Welding class at Portland campus. For information on Portland classes call 615-475-8088 or email melinda.doss@tcatnashville.edu.

This program prepares students for certification via a comprehensive learning process that teaches theory, fundamentals, equipment, and techniques of welding technology. This class provides thorough coverage of common welding and cutting processes, including gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel gas welding and cutting, plasma arc cutting, and resistance welding. The class includes extensive instruction in welding symbol knowledge, welding testing, inspection, and preparation for employment in the welding field.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day, Night
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,320.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,286.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Shielded Metal Arc Welder432Certificate
Gas Metal Arc Welder864Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder/Combination Welder1296Certificate
Combination Welder1296Diploma

Campus Locations

Main Campus
100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
Portland
602 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
WEL 0001 Worker Characteristic
WEL 1010 Technology Foundations
WEL 1020 Shop Orientation & Safety
WEL 1030 Cutting Processes
WEL 1040 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld
WEL 2030 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Second Trimester: 
WEL 0002 Worker Characteristic
WEL 2010 Blue Print Theory
WEL 2025 Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WEL 1055 Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL 2040 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Third Trimester: 
WEL 0003 Worker Characteristic
WEL 3010 Blue Print Reading
WEL 3020 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Weld

Certifications

American Welding Society D1.1
American Welding Society 3G
American Welding Society 4G
American Welding Society Pipe Welding
American Welding Society 5G
American Welding Society 6G

Instructors

Gregg Whitehead
(615) 425-5515
Garrett Morris
615-425-5515
Thomas McDonald
615-461-5606
Jesus Carnet
615425-5539

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