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Alaska Vocational Technical Center
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Welcome to the Structural Welding program. The future for welding careers looks bright.
Certified, skilled welders continue to be in demand in the construction
industry, and in all petroleum-related and heavy
equipment industries. Graduates of AVTEC's Structural Welding program hold
good jobs in a wide variety of working settings. In short, Alaskan
employers are always looking for highly trained welders–especially for
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The Structural Welding program emphasizes steel welding; however, all students
are expected to become proficient welders on nonferrous materials such as
aluminum. Primary focus is on stick electrode welding: students train on
S.M.A.W. (stick electrode), G.M.A.W. and F.C.A.W. (wire feed processes),
G.T.A.W. (TIG), plasma arc and air arc cutting, oxyacetylene welding, and
cutting machines. Destructive tests are performed on groove welds in both
the stick and wire feed processes.
The
AVTEC Welding shop is equipped with state-of-the-art welding equipment and
with travel torches, iron worker, shear and press brake.
Earn
University of Alaska Credit
While
Attending AVTEC
Structural Welding
graduates may earn up to 16 University of Alaska college credits (depending on coursework
completed) while attending AVTEC.
Program
Content
To achieve a
Structural Welding certificate, students must complete the following
requirements. For a detailed description of each requirement, click on the
link below.
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Occupational
Levels
Occupational
levels of Structural Welder, Structural Welder SMAW, and Structural Welder Helper will be
assigned upon successful completion of the training program, based on the
student’s proficiency of the program’s competencies.
National Certification
National certification
is available through the American Welding Society, an independent agency.
This testing is an additional cost, and is performed in Anchorage. It is the
student's responsibility to make transportation arrangements to the
testing site. Contact the instructor for exact costs. In addition to earning the AVTEC
Structural Welding certificate,
students can also prepare and earn the following industry certification:
Structural Certification to AWS structural steel code D1.1 |
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Related
Studies
Participate in school safety
orientation, complete achievement tests, obtain First Aid & CPR card,
participate in
resume writing and job search training, participate in interview and
communications training.
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O.A.W. - Oxyacetylene Welding
Show knowledge of safety and operation of oxyacetylene welding and cutting
equipment; describe and identify physical and mechanical properties as they
relate to the weldability of metals; identify, demonstrate proper care of,
and correctly use common and specific tools used in the welding trades;
identify and describe various AWS weld symbols.
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S.M.A.W. - Stick Electrode
Demonstrate proficiency in stick electrode welding to the American Welding
Society D1.1 standard; describe and demonstrate air carbon arc cutting and
gouging; identify hardsurfacing electrodes and produce acceptable welds in 3
positions using proper technique.
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G.M.A.W - MIG
Demonstrate basic skills in MIG welding technique.
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F.C.A.W. - Flux Core
Demonstrate basic skills in flux cored arc welding technique.
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G.T.A.W. - TIG
Demonstrate basic skills in TIG welding technique.
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Mission:
To provide those skills necessary to
successfully pass the AWS-D1.1 Structural Certification Test and become employed in the
welding and fabrication industry.
Length of Course: 630 (includes 45 hours for Math) clock hours, 97 training days
Enrollment: August & January
Training Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Certificate Level:
Structural Welding
Occupational Levels:
Structural Welder
Structural Welder SMAW
Structural Welder Helper
Prerequisites:
TABE tests scores for this program
must be:
Reading - 552
Combined Math - 552
For specific information on entry
guidelines in reading and mathematics for this program, contact the Admissions Office
at (800) 478-5389.Physical requirements of the
occupation are the ability to lift 100 lbs., carry 50 lbs., and stoop, kneel, crawl, walk,
and stand continuously. The work also requires good hand-eye coordination and eyesight
corrected to 20/20 with excellent depth perception. An
eye examination and glasses, if needed, are strongly recommended prior to
enrollment.
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