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High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.
Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU. Learn more.
Lehi Trades and Technology Building
Orem Campus
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The Welding Technology Level 1 program will give you the foundation to work in any of these industries. In this program you will learn about the more than 100 different processes that a welder can use to create the most effective type of weld based on the In the Welding Technology 900-hour certificate program, students receive hands-on safety, welding, and cutting instruction on a variety of metals.
Instruction includes basic Oxy Fuel Cutting (OFC), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and other thermal and mechanical cutting processes. Students also learn welding process-specific and welding shop safety practices, basic print reading, and the proper uses and applications of AWS welding symbols.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Adults and high school seniors only.
High School students are eligible to enter the Welding I program on the August and January start dates only.
Registration is open on the last Monday of each month. Students usually start the first Monday of the following month. To check seat availability, create a new student account in the MTECH Student Portal and check seat availability or call Student Services at 801-753-6282.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Orem Campus | 108 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | M-F | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M,W,F | |
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M,W,F | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | M,W,F | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M,W | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T,Th | |
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T,Th | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | T,Th | ||
| Orem Campus | 108 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | T,Th | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F | |
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | M-Th | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M- Th | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M,W,F | |
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M,W,F | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | M, W | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M, W | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Start Dates will be the following: 7/5/2023 08/15/2023 9/5/2023 102/2023 11/6/2023 12/4/2023 1/8/2024 25/2024 3/4/2024 4/1/2024 5/6/2024 6/3/2024 | Non-Term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T,Th | |
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T,Th | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | T, Th | ||
| Lehi Trades & Technology | 116 | Non-Term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | T, Th |
Total hours: 900
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($2.10/hour) | Course Fees | Book Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Welding and Cutting | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $25.00 | Blueprint Reading for Welders; 9th Ed. $120.00 |
| Introduction to Welding & Cutting II | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $25.00 | |
| Measurement Systems | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 | |
| Welding Symbols and Print Reading | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $20.00 | |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Technical Guide $24.00 |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) III | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $70.00 | |
| Flux Cred Arc Welding (FCAW) I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | Flux Cored Arc Welding Technical Guide $24.00 |
| Flux Cred Arc Welding (FCAW) II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | |
| Flux Cred Arc Welding (FCAW) III | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $70.00 | |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Technical Guide $24.00 |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $90.00 | |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technical Guide $24.00 |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) III | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $90.00 | |
| Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $100.00 | |
| TOTALS: | 900 | 30 | 0 | $3,600.00 | $1,210.00 | $0.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,600.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Student Fees: | $1,210.00 |
| Tuition/Fees Subtotal: | $4,850.00 |
| Required Materials: | $697.84 |
| Total: | $5,548 |
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Online Subscription | Annual $75 AWS Online Access fee, | INCLUDED IN FIRST COURSE FEE | ||||||
| Welding Equipment | 2 soapstone holders, 1 mild steel & 1 stainless steel wire brush, 4 grinding discs, 4 tungsten sticks | $240.00 | ||||||
| Welding Helmet | $70.00 | |||||||
| Protective Clothing | 2 canvas jackets, 1 SMAW & 1 GMAW gauntlet gloves 4 lens replacements, 2 safety glasses, | $100.00 | ||||||
| Exam Materials for Industry Certifications | 2 of $10 test materials | $20.00 | ||||||
| Leather Safety Toed Boots | Not Sold At Bookstore | $30.00 | ||||||
| Chippping Hammer | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $8.00 | ||||||
| Spark Striker and Tip Cleaner | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $5.20 | ||||||
| Combination Square | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $9.50 | ||||||
| Vice Grips and Welpers | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $9.60 | ||||||
| 4 1/2″ Grinder | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $97.00 | ||||||
| Tape Measure | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $10.10 | ||||||
| Fillet weld Gauge | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $48.44 | ||||||
| GTAW- 3/32″ Collet, Collet Body, Back Cap, insulator and GTAW torch cup | Can be purchased in the bookstore or at Norco | $20.00 | ||||||
| Test Coupons (will need to purchase for each test) | 1 per student – 3/8″ Plate Coupons, per each set | $10.00 | ||||||
| Test Coupons (will need to purchase for each test) | 1 per student 1″ Plate Coupons, per each set | $20.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $697.84 |
MTECH Welding Technology Level I Program Certificate
QC10 American Welding Society Entry Level I Welder Certificates in GMAW, FCAW, SMAW & GTAW
AWSD1.1 3G Structural Qualification Certificate – SMAW
AWSD1.1 3G Structural Qualification Certificate – FCAW
