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Metal Fabrication

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Metal Fabricator. 480511

Description

Students learn new skills related to common welding processes and precision metal fabrication. They will also receive hands-on training in a variety of welding procedures including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyfuel welding and brazing and cutting processes. This program is designed to prepare students for entry into many trade and industry opportunities and AWS certification.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

30

Hours

900

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Southwest Technology Center

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

SWTC, 711 W. Tamarack, Altus, OK

Local WIB

67 - WestRegion

Name of Credential

AWS Certification

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell Grant, Scholarships, OTAG

Refund Policy

Yes, If a tuition paying student is dropped or withdraws prior to attending 60% of a semester/trimester, that student will be given a refund based on actual hours attended.  Conversely, a student who withdraws after attending 60% of the semester/trimester will not be entitled to a refund.  The unused portion of any tuition paid in excess of a $20.00 administrative fee will be refunded according to scale as listed on page 22 of Student Handbook.  

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Oklahoma Dept of Career and Technology

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)

$498.48 Curriculum cost is for entire program.

Testing/Exam Fees

$283.00

Graduation Fees

$5.00 Transcript and certificate fee.

In-State Tuition

$2,250.00 Altus Blair, Duke, Eldorado, Granite, Hollis, Navajo, Olustee school districts. SWTC also has a reciprocity agreement with Technology Centers to be considered in-district.

Other Fees

$50.00 Lab Fee

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$4,500.00 Any enrollment not considered to be in the Altus, Blair, Duke, Eldorado, Granite, Hollis, Navajo, and Olustee school districts.

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,086.48

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$5,336.48

Demand Occupation(s)

51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$19.26 per hour
51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$13.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, Oklahoma 73521

Phone Number

(580) 477-2250

Fax Number

(580) 477-0138

Web Address

http://www.swtech.edu/portfolio-items/metal-fabrication/

Last Updated

Nov 20, 2024

Created

Mar 07, 2019

Renewal

Sep 19, 2025

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