The Industrial Fabrication Welding course objectives are to provide students with industrial training required for employment in the field of metal fabrication and welding. This course utilizes a hands-on, interactive approach to learning, and can be utilized across a variety of industries.

This course specializes in welding processes that are used to join, cut, bend, drill, punch and manipulate various types of metal. Using elements of traditional welding and fabrication techniques, students will interpret blueprints and follow engineering specifications.

Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to test for ASME welding certifications in MIG, TIG, FCAW processes.

To be considered for acceptance into the Industrial Fabrication Welding program, interested individuals must:

• be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entering the program
• submit application form and fees
• submit official high school transcript, or GED/HiSET certificate

Step 1

Submit Application with Tuition to Franklin Technology Center

In order to be considered for admission into Franklin Technology Center, the first step in the process is to receive an application packet and complete the following:

• Read the program sheet
• Review program cost sheet and keep a copy (Important: The school reserves the right to adjust program tuition and fees prior to the start of the program.)
• Complete & sign application form
• Return signed application form, consent forms if applicable, and $2670 tuition fee to the address below or submitted online at franklintechnologycenter.com.

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

Acceptance into Program 

• The Program Coordinator will send out a letter of acceptance, personal email, or contact via phone upon acceptance into the program.

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.

The curriculum is structured for fabrication techniques, and students are trained on industry-standard machinery and equipment. The welding processes are performed on plate and pipe on low carbon steel, and students will develop and enhance skills in:

• Interpretation of Welding Symbols in Blueprints
• Welding Fabrication
• Equipment Technology
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Chuck Sexson - Welding Instructor

Experience: Chuck has worked for thirty-eight years at Thermal Engineering International and has over twenty-five welding certificates.

Chuck has lots of practical experience in the welding industry. Chuck is a Certified Welding Educator and Certified Welding Inspector through the American Welding Society. He has taught at Franklin Tech for twenty-five years while still working full-time at TEI.

Chuck and his wife have raised two sons in the rural Diamond area. When he has spare time, he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and going to NASCAR races.

Don Turnbull - Welding Instructor

Education: Graduated from Franklin Technology Center Welding program in 2006.

Don has worked as a field welder before returning and working at Tank Connection and Thermal Engineering. Don is also the Joplin High School Welding Instructor at Franklin Tech. 

Penny Williams

Phone: 417-680-0004

Fax: 417-680-0005

Email: pennywilliams@joplinschools.org

$2000

Shop Supplies   $320

General Supplies-Starter Kit   $150

Total Supplies   $470

Certification Examination Fee  $200  (included in tuition fees)

$2670