This program is offered at both the El Reno and Chickasha campuses.
Welding students learn Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Students will also learn about oxy-fuel cutting and weld shop blueprint reading. Â
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Pipe/Structural Welder/Fitter, OCAS 9707/9708
Courses | Hours |
Fundamentals of Welding | 30 |
Cutting Processes | 85 |
SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds | 155 |
Welding Joint Fit Up and Adjustments | 15 |
SMAW V Groove and Pipe Welds | 180 |
SMAW Stainless Steel Grove and Pipe Welds | 75 |
SMAW Groove Welds with Backing | 30 |
SMAW/FCAW Processes | 105 |
GTAW Plate and Pipe | 120 |
Weld Quality | 15 |
Welding Blueprints | 30 |
Metal Prep and Characteristics | 60 |
Employee Readiness | 15 |
GTAW Aluminum Plate | 45 |
Total Clock Hours | 960 |
EL RENO CAMPUS
Pipe/Structural Welder/Fitter, OCAS 9707/9708
Courses | Hours |
Welding Fundamentals Equipment, Setup | 110 |
SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds | 120 |
Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes | 45 |
Welding Blueprints and Drawings | 40 |
Oxy Fuel Cutting and Heat Treatments | 75 |
SMAW Open V Groove Welds Plate | 90 |
Employment Readiness | 30 |
Advanced Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes | 45 |
Cutting: Plasma Arc, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging | 30 |
Mitering, Sanding, and Branching of Pipe | 75 |
GTAW Equipment and Filler Material Option 1 GMAW/FCAW Equipment and Setup Option 2&3 | 15 |
GTAW Aluminum Plate/Pipe Option 1 GMAW Plate and Pipe Option 2&3 | 40 |
GTAW Carbon Steel Plate Option 1 GMAW Aluminum Plate Option 2 SMAW Groove Welds with Backing Option 3 | 30 |
GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe Option 1 SMAW Open V-Groove Root Pipe Welds Sch40 Option 2&3 | 65 |
GTAW Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Option 1 FCAW Plate and Pipe Option 2 SMAW Open V-Groove Root Pipe Welds Sch80Â Option 3 | 90 |
Capstone | 60 |
Total Clock Hours | 960 |
- State Pipe Welding Certification
High School Students
Attend either AM or PM schedule
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Adult Students
Full-time | Part-timeÂ
Approximate Completion Time: 2-yr part-time; 1-yr full-time
Adult Daytime Students – Chickasha Campus
Hours: Monday – Friday
   Option 1: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
   Option 2: 12:10 – 3:00 p.m.
   Option 3: 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. (full-time option – if space is available)
Adult Evening Students – El Reno CampusÂ
Hours: Monday – Thursday
   Option 1: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   Option 2: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
   Option 3: 3:30 – 10:00 p.m. (full-time option – if space is available)
Program Curriculum
Note: This is an adult-only program available at both the Chickasha and Cowan campuses.
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CHICKASHA CAMPUS
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- State Pipe Welding Certification
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