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Structural Welder

The welding program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the welding industry.  It prepares students to do quality structural welding in the construction and/or te petroleum industry. Instruction includes discussion of character traits as it pertains to high quality work ethics, welding theory, measurement, math, blueprint reading, layout, fabrication, welding symbols and welding codes with specialized instruction in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) techniques.  This major offers specialized preparation for structural certification by the American Welding Society (AWS).  The Career Tech student organization, SkillsUSA, offers to students an opportunity to compete with students from other schools to enrich their training and learn leadership skills.

Program Structural Welder
Who Can Apply Adult, High School
Program Costs In-district High School Juniors & Seniors - Free; Adult Students - $2,700 + $250 Textbooks + Supplies & Fees
Schedule

Monday – Friday; August – May
Morning Session: 7:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM
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o   If a student withdraws within the first 5 days of classes or PRIOR to the first day of class they will receive a refund of all tuition, less $25 processing fee ($75 for Practical Nursing students).

o   If a student withdraws within the first three weeks of class, they will receive a refund of one-half of any tuition paid for the current semester. If a student has pre-paid for the following semester, they will receive a full refund for that semester.

o   After the third week of classes, no refund will be given.

o   Non-refundable fees include: testing fee, $100 deposit, background checks, and textbooks.

Students who receive a Federal Pell Grant from MDTC and who withdraw (officially or unofficially) will be subject to the “Return of Title IV” regulations. For those students who have been officially or unofficially withdrawn, the student’s last date of attendance will be used for Return of Title IV purposes as determined by MDTC’s attendance records. Generally, the student and/or school will have to return any amount of the Pell Grant that is defined as “unearned” per Return of Unearned Funds Policy section on page 34.  NOTE: all financial aid students should contact the Financial Aid Coordinator to discuss their Return of Title IV funds calculation before withdrawing. 

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Instructor

Jeff Hayes

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