WELDING ABOUT WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Welding Technology program will prepare you for an entry level position in the high-demand industry of welding and metal fabricating. You will receive instruction in pipe, oxy-fuel welding, brazing and cutting, shielded metal arc (stick), gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding of sheet metal, plate, and structural shapes. • Lincoln Electric Welders • Welding Kit per Student • Low Teacher to Student Ratios • 50% Hands-On • Employer Field Trips
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Length: • Diploma: 35 weeks (day), 43 weeks (evening) • Degree: 75 weeks (day), 83 weeks (evening) Class Times: • Day – 7:00am to 12:00pm, M-F • Afternoon – 12:30pm to 5:30pm, M-F • Evening - 5:30pm to 10:30pm, M-R Credential Earned: Diploma and Degree tracks available. Degree track grants an Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) degree.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
“Before I came to school here, my life was going nowhere. I wanted something to look forward to and I wanted a career that was going to really take me somewhere. When I came to OTC and I got to talk to my instructor, I knew within the first five minutes of talking to him that this was the school for me.” - Justin Hendrix, OTC Grad
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• Federal Student Loans and Pell Grants available to those who qualify • Private Lenders, Vocational Rehab, Tribal, Workforce Oklahoma, Veterans benefits
BEYOND THE BASICS • Tutoring Services • Career Assistance • Life Skills Training
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PREREQUISITES
High school diploma or GED and admissions essay required for admittance.
JOB OUTLOOK
According to the US Department of Labor, employment of welders is expected to grow 15% by 2020. Properly skilled welders with up-to-date training should have the best job prospects. Disclosures regarding the College’s programs related to consumer information/gainful employment are provided for each eligible program at http://www.collegesooner.com/consumer-information/
4444 South Sheridan • Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145 • 918.895.7500 www.OklahomaTechnicalCollege.com Lic. by OBPVS • Accredited by ACICS