Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Johnson County Community College Welding Technology/Metal Fabrication Program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 48.0508: Welding Technology/Welder. This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. This program includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
The JCCC Welding Technology/Metal Fabrication program is an accredited AWS (American Welding Society) SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skills Education) Level 1 and Level 2 program. AWS SENSE is a comprehensive set of minimum standards and guidelines for welding education programs. The Metal Fabrication/Welding certificate teaches welding skills in the areas of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas and tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxy-fuel welding (OFW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), and plasma arc cutting (PAC). The students will also receive training in safety and basic blueprint reading, and metallurgy. This certificate allows students to obtain a General Industry OSHA 30 course completion card and prepares students for American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 – on 3/8” thick carbon steel in all plate positions. This certificate gives the student the skills needed to successfully enter the field of welding.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
31
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Johnson County Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Partnership
Name of Credential
Industry Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Refund Policy
https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/policies/students/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$757.00
Graduation Fees
$40.00 cap and gown
In-State Tuition
$3,232.00 $ 101 per credit hour for Johnson County residents* (Tuition = $85/credit hour, Fees = $16/credit hour) $ 121 per credit hour for other Kansas county residents* (Tuition = $105/credit hour, Fees = $16/credit hour) $ 149 per credit hour for Metro Rate** (Tuition = $133/credit hour, Fees = $16/credit hour)
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$7,584.00 $ 237 per credit hour for out-of-state and visa holders (Tuition = $221/credit hour, Fees = $16/credit hour)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$830.00 Equipment, safety boots, heavy denim jeans
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,859.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,211.00
