Certificate of Technology in Fabrication and Welding Technology is a Certificate Of Technology program offered by Ranken Technical College in Perryville, MO. The program takes 2 semesters to complete, with a total tuition of $17,808.
Program Overview
Certificate of Technology in Fabrication and Welding Technology — Ranken Central MO and Ranken Southeast.
Blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation are practiced throughout the course. The welding is done on plate and pipe on low carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Several certification tests are offered in SMAW, GMAW and GTAW.
Earn money while learning to become a professional welder. The Fabrication & Welding Day program is designed for students to have 8 weeks of instruction followed by 8 weeks of paid internship for two semesters.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.Apply Now
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
The Fabrication & Welding Day program is designed for students to have 8 weeks of instruction followed by 8 weeks of paid internship for two semesters.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: • Interpret prints, welding symbols, and apply knowledge of construction math to calculate part dimensions. • Fabricate, fit, assemble structural, boiler tube and piping systems. • Inspect welds to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. • Weld at proficiency level equivalent to AWS certification in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. • Cut metal with oxygen fuel cutting, carbon arc gouging and plasma cutting equipment.
Potential Careers and Job Titles: Welding and fabrication technician, welding inspector, industrial technician, structural welder, maintenance welding technician, pipefitter welder. Job Placement Rate: 100% for both day and evening programs (Source: May 20-21 Job Placement Rate).
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide