Welding Technology

About

The Welding Technology program prepares the student for certification in a variety of welding techniques and processes. Students begin doing basic welding beads and progress step-by-step to achieve the final goal of pipe welding. Progression is monitored and mastery of each technique is achieved by a combination of classroom, individual, and text book instruction. Graduates of the Welding program will be able to demonstrate competencies in flame cutting, electric ARC welding, gas tungsten, gas metal ARC welding, and flux-cored ARC welding processes.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day, Night
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $5,631.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $811.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Shielded Metal Arc Welder432Certificate
Gas Metal Arc Welder864Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder1296Certificate
Combination Welder1296Diploma

HOW TO APPLY

Spring 2025
Preferred Application Deadline October 15, 2024
Final Application Deadline December 1, 2024
Program Start Date January 6, 2025
Summer 2025
Preferred Application Deadline March 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline April 1, 2025
Program Start Date May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
Preferred Application Deadline June 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline August 1, 2025
Program Start Date September 2, 2025

General Admissions Requirements

Please complete the general admissions requirement before the application deadline listed above. 

  1. Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.  
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.  
  3. Register and attend an orientation session. 
    • ​​Expect an email from our Admissions team around the Preferred Application Deadline of each trimester.
    • Register for an orientation and attend orientation. When a seat is available, you will offered a seat in your program via email. 
    • If you do not receive a seat and become a priority alternate, you must continue attending orientations. Otherwise, you will lose your seat on the waitlist and will need to reapply.  

NOTE: Applications after the Final Deadline will be accepted by our application system, but priority is given to early applicants, as program seats are limited. 

Program Admission Requirements

This program has no additional admissions requirements. 

 

Campus Locations

Main Campus
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Instructional Service Center at Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center
2731 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737
Instructional Service Center at Oak Ridge High School
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Extension Campus Anderson County Higher Education Center
220 Frank L. Diggs Drive
Clinton, TN 37716

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
WEL 0001 Worker Characteristic
WEL 1010 Technology Foundations
WEL 1020 Shop Orientation & Safety
WEL 1030 Cutting Processes
WEL 1040 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WEL 1050 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Second Trimester: 
WEL 0002 Worker Characteristic
WEL 2010 Blue Print Theory
WEL 2020 Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WEL 2030 Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL 2040 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Third Trimester: 
WEL 0003 Worker Characteristic
WEL 3010 Blue Print Reading
WEL 3020 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding

Certifications

Plate Certification MIG (AWS)
6G Pipe Certification TIG (AWS)
Plate Certification TIG (AWS)
Pipe Certification TIG (AWS)
6G Pipe Certification Stick (AWS)
Plate Certification Stick (AWS)

Instructors

Eddie Copeland
865-259-7674
Eric Mason
865-661-1409
Austin Rush
865-766-4364
Josh Plum
865-766-4394
Chris Grimes
865-766-4395

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