Welding
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Instruction covers basic technical skills of welding. A combination of classroom lectures with demonstrations and lab instruction that includes practical hands-on exercises to give employable skills to the students. Students will prepare for AWS certification testing upon successful competency achievement. See instructor for details.
*Information technology proficiency is not required.
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To be considered for acceptance into the Welding program, interested individuals must:
- be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entering the program
- submit application form and fee
- submit official high school transcript, or GED/HiSET certificate
- contact FTC Financial Aid Office
- Attend orientation session prior to class start date
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Step 1
Submit Online Application with Fee to Franklin Technology Center.
Step 2
Transcripts
Once Step 1 is completed, provide the following:
- Official high school or GED/HiSET transcripts. It is your responsibility to request your transcript from the High School you graduated from or the state you received your GED/HiSET from. Please have requested copies mailed to:
Franklin Technology Center
810 S Wall Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
Step 3
Contact Financial Aid
- All applicants must make initial contact with the Financial Aid Coordinator, even if not planning to use financial aid monies to pay for the program. The Financial Aid Coordinator may be reached at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062.
- The FAFSA must be completed online at student aid website. Call the Financial Aid Coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062 if assistance is needed in completing the FAFSA.
- If a previous loan that was in default status, and the requirements to take care of the default status as been completed, a letter from the State Department of Education confirming that the loan is no longer in default status MUST be provided. Failure to do so will result in the application being removed from the applicant pool.
Step 4
Acceptance into Program
- The Program Coordinator will contact applicants if an entrance examination is required, if not a letter of acceptance will be received.
Step 5
Orientation
All students will be required to attend orientation prior to the first day of class. Students will be contacted regarding program-specific orientation date, time and location after acceptance.
Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:
Franklin Technology Center
810 S. Wall Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Telephone: 417-680-0004
Fax: 417-680-0005
*Disclaimer: The programs and courses require a minimum number of students in order for the classes to be offered.
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- Basic Safety in the Welding Lab
- Blueprint Reading
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Welding
- Introduction to Material Science
- Differential Diagnosis and Repair
- Layout and Fit Up
- Operating Drill Presses, Grinders, and Power Saws
- Performing Bench Work
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Project Fabrication
Entry Level Employment Opportunities
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing
- Construction
We offer 4 different Welding processes which includes:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick Welding)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
* Instruction subject to change, as determined by FTC.
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Quality classroom instruction combined with sound shop experience is provided during the 9 month Welding program.
Areas of Study*:
- Basic Safety in the Welding Lab
- Blueprint Reading
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Welding
- Introduction to Material Science
- Differential Diagnosis and Repair
- Layout and Fit Up
- Operating Drill Presses, Grinders, and Power Saws
- Performing Bench Work
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Project Fabrication
Summary of Classes*:
- Welding Safety
- Cutting Processes
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- GMAW & FCAW Welding Processes
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
*Curriculum subject to change as determined by FTC.
*Program information subject to change.
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Christine Smith: Welding Program Coordinator
Phone: 417-680-0004, ext. 2064
Fax: 417-680-0005
Email: christinesmith@joplinschools.org
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$9,096.00
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AWS- Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum Package $200
Academic Resources Total $200.00
*Subject to change
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$2,020
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$11,316
*Program information and cost subject to change. *