Manufacturing

Pathway Description

The program will focus on industrial, construction, and agriculture welding. The uses of applications of oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc, fluxed core arc, and gas tungsten arc welding will be covered. Students will learn proper safety, tool identification and usage, construction math skills, welding symbols, and blueprint reading. Forklift training certificates can also be received after successful completion of a training course. Students will also have the opportunity to take welding certification tests at the completion of the course.

Career Pathway: Welding & Material Fabrication
Career Majors/Certifications Total Clock Hrs Pell VA
Structural Welder 840
Pipe Welder 915
Welding & Metal Fab Workforce Transition 390 no no

Instructor: Mr. Jeff Babek
Telephone: 390-9591 ext. 305
Email: jbabek@eoctech.edu

Admission Requirements
Assessment testing (TABE or COMPASS)
Good hand and eye coordination
Basic math skills

Certifications Available

  • Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education Competency Certifications
  • American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Flat, Horizontal or Vertical Positions

College Credit/Cooperative Agreements 
18-25 credit hours at Rose State College, AAS

Program Accreditation
American Welding Society (AWS)

Student Organization Affiliation
Skills USA
American Welding Society (AWS)