Welding

About

The mission of the Welding Program is to provide required technical instruction and skill development for the student to become gainfully employed. The highly individualized instruction provides for both classroom instruction and practical work experience using hand tools and welding equipment.

The major emphasis of the course is placed on electric arc, oxy-acetylene, TIG and MIG welding. Practical experience is gained by shop practice, projects and repair work using a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel and aluminum along with various other metals and alloys.

Learn more about Welding here.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM (12 months)

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,679.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,113.75

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Shielded Metal Arc Welder432Certificate
Gas Metal Arc Welder648Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder1296Certificate
Combination Welder1296Diploma

Campus Locations

Smyrna Campus
663 Ken Pilkerton Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
Murfreesboro Campus (Main)
1303 Old Fort Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
WEL 0001 Worker Characteristics
WEL 1010 Technology Foundations
WEL 1020 Shop Orientation & Safety
WEL 1030 Cutting Processes
WEL 1040 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WEL 2030 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Second Trimester: 
WEL 0002 Worker Characteristics
WEL 2010 Blue Print Theory
WEL 2020 Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WEL 1050 Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL 2040 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Third Trimester: 
WEL 0003 Worker Characteristics
WEL 3011 Blue Print Reading
WEL 3020 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Weld

Instructors

Dennis Graham
615-898-8010 Ext.235
Larry Gill
615-898-8010 Ext.139

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