Welding

Do you like working with your hands?

Does the idea of working with a flame and metal interest you?

Are you looking to enter an established industry that offers longevity and a good salary?  Then consider training for a career in welding - one of several workforce skills awards programs offered by Lone Star College-Montgomery.

The welding technology workforce skills award consists of 11 welding classes that range from beginning level to offerings for the experienced welder looking to further his or her skill level. The program offers 12 welding booths and takes students through all of the education and hands on training needed to become a working welder.

Training is extensive and consists of how to run the torch, the plasma cutting machine, stick welding, TIG and beveling machines, as well as focusing on all of the safety observations that are required as part of the process.

The program has enjoyed an almost 100 percent hiring rate which is great job market news for welding graduates.

What is the cost to complete the program?

Approximately $2,328 (does not include textbooks or materials).

How long does it take to complete the program?

Eleven courses comprising 46.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Is financial aid available?

To explore financial aid options visit the financial aid link on the LSC-Montgomery Web site, montgomery.lonestar.edu/20147 or call: 936.273.7227.

What do welders do?

Welders use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products to produce a 100 percent weld.

How is the job market?

According to the America's Career InfoNet Occupation Report, there will be a 5 percent increase in this field over the next seven years, which translates into more than 12,000 new jobs. And in Texas, welders make $13 to start and up to $28 per hour with experience, plus special overtime pay of time and a half. Many companies provide medical insurance for the employee and sometimes for their families for an additional amount. Other benefits include paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Where can I get more information about this career?

The American Welding Society www.aws.org
The America's Career Infonet www.acinet.org

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

w/ 6010 RodsStudents will develop knowledge and skills in the welding process; safety and health, use and care of hand tools, and five essentials of shield metal arc, strike and control the arc, run a straight bead In the flat position, complete a series of beads, and restart a continuous bead and fill the crater; perform fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions; discuss electrode selection, power sources, and safety. Break test may be used. 3.6 hours $180.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

w/ 7018 RodsStudent will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding using mild steel; perform fillet and groove weld in various positions. Written test will be given. Bend and/or break test may be used. 6.0 hours $296

Gas Metal Arc I with Bare Wire

Students will acquire knowledge and skills in Gas Metal Arc Welding using mild steel; perform fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Written test and visual guidance are given. 3.6 hours $180.

Gas Metal Arc II with Flux Core

Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in Gas Metal Arc; train in all positions on mild steel, with single and multi-pass welds using short circuiting transfer as well as flat and horizontal welds using spray transfer. Written test and visual guided groove bend tests in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions will be given. 6.0 hours $296.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I with Steel

Students are trained in the basic techniques of gas tungsten arc welding, safety and health, preparation for welding, start-up equipment adjustment, and shutdown. Students will use the gas tungsten arc welding process to produce quality fillet on mild carbon steel, in the flat and horizontal positions. Written and visual examinations will be given. 3.6 hours $180.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II w/ Aluminum

Students will use the gas tungsten arc welding process to produce quality fillet welds on mild carbon steel, in the vertical and overhead positions; introduction to groove welding. Written test and visual exams will be given. 3.6 hours $180.

Shielded Metal Arc Plate I

Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding using mild steel; perform groove welds in the flat and horizontal positions. Perform bend test as required by the American Welding Society. 3.6 hours $180.

Gas Metal Arc Pipe with Flux Core

Students will build on Gas Metal Arc welding safety and health, set-up operation and shutdown procedure, preparation and assembly of a pipe work piece; perform single V-groove welds, but joint horizontal fixed position downhill and uphill and other welds. Written test and visual examination and guided bend tests are given. 3.6 hours $180.

Shielded Metal Arc Pipe I with 6010 5P+ Rods

This course covers pipe welding techniques and application. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills In Shielded Metal Arc Welding using mild steel; perform 1G or roll out in pipe and start working towards 2G or vertical in fixed position. 3.6 hours $180.

Shielded Metal Arc Pipe II with 6010 5P+ Rods

This course covers pipe welding techniques and applications. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding using mild steel; perform 6G Arkansas Bell Hole or vertical in fixed position and start working towards 5G or horizontal In fixed positions. 3.6 hours $180.

Course      Number                   Title               CEUs         Cost

CWLDG    2100302     Shielded Metal Arc Welding I         3.6         $180
CWLDG    2100301     Shielded Metal Arc Welding II        6.0         $296
CWLDG    2104301     Gas Metal Arc I                            3.6         $180
CWLDG    2204401     Gas Metal Arc II                           6.0         $296
CWLDG    2109107     Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I          3.6          $180
CWLDG    2109108     Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II         3.6          $180
CWLDG    2100313     Shielded Metal Arc Plate I             3.6          $180
CWLDG    2100311     Shielded Metal Arc Plate II            6.0          $296
CWLDG    2204402     Gas Metal Arc Pipe                       3.6          $180
CWLDG    2104101     Shielded Metal Arc Pipe I              3.6          $180
CWLDG    2104102     Shielded Metal Arc Pipe II             3.6          $180
                                                                       Total 46.8       $2,328

 

For more information call 936-273-7446
montgomery.lonestar.edu/ce

Linda Head, Dean Academic & Workforce Support
lhead@lonestar.edu