Combination Welder
Who can attend?
 Adult |
 High School |
You will learn to:
- Operate fire and electricity to design, dismantle and construct a wide range of metal products
- Develop the confidence, work ethic, team cooperation, and stamina necessary for a career in fabrication
- Utilize a wide range of welding processes to earn essential industry recognized certifications
Location
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Lawton - Main Campus |
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Federick - Branch Campus |
Description
This program will teach students to do quality welding for a variety of construction and manufacturing jobs using multiple structural welding techniques. Instruction will cover welding theory and safety, fabrication, layout, print reading, symbols, math, welding codes, metal characteristics/properties and oxyfuel cutting. Students will learn to perform high quality welds in accordance with welding procedure specifications used in a variety of welding occupations. They will also gain an introduction to pipe welding skills, using SMAW, FCAW and GTAW techniques.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Structural Welder, Pipe Welder, Combo Welder, Pipefitter, Welder’s Helper, Production Welder – Approximate Pay Potential: $14-31 per hour. (O*NET source: 51-4121.00 - Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers)
Scheduling Information
| Lawton Campus | Frederick Campus |
| Class Meets: Monday - Friday AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm 1000 hours - 9 months to complete |
Class Meets: Monday - Friday AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am PM Session: 12:15am-3:15pm 1000 hours - 9 months to complete |
Cost of Attendance Summary
Secondary (High School) Students
- Tuition: Free
- Student Needs Fees: $275.00
- Misc. Expenses: $550.00
Post-secondary (Adult) Students
- Tuition: $2,500.00
- Student Needs Fees: $275.00
- Misc. Expenses: $550.00
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships are also available for those who qualify. (See Financial Aid)
Certification Outcomes:
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Applying for this Program
Konrad Littau
Combination Welder Instructor
Contact:
580-250-5626
klittau@greatplains.edu
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Brent Stone
Combination Welder Instructor
Contact:
580-335-5525
bstone@greatplains.edu
Great Plains Technology Center
Branch Campus
2001 E. Gladstone
Frederick, OK 73542
Lawton Campus Information
Frederick Campus Information
Programs Begins
August & January