This program is offered at both the El Reno and Chickasha campuses.
The daytime and evening Welding program at CV Tech prepares students for a career in the welding field. Students will learn about 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.
The evening program is for adults only.
| 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 |
| GTAW Aluminum Plate | 45 |
| Employee Readiness | 15 |
| Total Clock Hours | 960 |
| Courses | Hours |
| Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes | 120 |
| Fundamentals of Welding | 120 |
| SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds | 120 |
| SMAW Open V Groove Welds | 120 |
| GMAW / FCAW 1 | 120 |
| GTAW 1 | 120 |
| Fabrication and Career Readiness | 120 |
| Advanced Welding Processes | 120 |
| Total Clock Hours | 960 |
Certified Welder
High School Students
Attend either AM or PM schedule
Adult Students
Full-time | Part-time
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 Campus
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.
Local Programs
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Certifications | Licensures
- State Pipe Welding Certification
