Welding/Fabrication - Hamilton
Welding/Fabrication - Hamilton
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Course | Welding/Fabrication |
| Location | Jim E. Hamilton Skills Center – Hodgen, Oklahoma |
| Average Training Time | 840 – 1080 hours |
| Special Restrictions | Participants are expected to be able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift up to 40 pounds,and have correctable vision. Minimal pre-entry competencies of 5.0 on the TABE and mechanical aptitudes testing (or supervisor recommendations) are required. |
| Course Description | Components of the program include hands on welding training techniques in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and Oxy Fuel cutting competencies, blue print reading, estimation, project management and computer literacy. All students participate in applied academic enrichment coursework for applied literacy, applied mathematics, life skills issues and KeyTrain software training, plus WorkKeys competencies. Students are encouraged to simultaneously strive for their GED during training. |
| Certifications | ODCTE Competency Certifications in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Opportunity for Oklahoma State Steam Card (Welding Certification) ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certification |
| Contact Information | Jim E. Hamilton Skills Center Attn: Paul Mode, Student Services Specialist PO Box 250 Hodgen, OK 74939 (918) 653-7831 ext. 271 pmode@okcareertech.org |