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Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59^th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

WELDING TECHNOLOGY  1080 Clock Hours (9 months)

       Postsecondary and High School Students

Welding students learn the processes of cutting and joining metals by heat, pressure or both, as well as the cutting of metal by gas and arc processes. With extensive hands-on experience, graduates may enter welding and manufacturing or fabrication positions in a variety of fields.

Apprenticeship opportunities with over 10 skilled craft unions are available through the Construction Apprenticeship Tech Prep Consortium for graduates.

American Welding Society certification is available by appointment during the day at ATS.
Program completers will be prepared for AWS certification in most processes. Individuals who have welding experience but desire AWS certification may contact the instructor to make arrangements for evaluation and testing or review sessions.

Employment Opportunities:

Maintenance welder, welding machine operator, structural welder, metal fabricator, etc.
Starting salary range = $10-12 per hour
Experienced salary = $12-25 per hour

Program Overview:

·         Safety, Orientation, and Leadership

·         Gas Welding and Cutting

·         Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

·         Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Cutting

·         Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding

·         Blueprints

·         Applied Math

·         Inspection and Certification