Welding Technology (C.C.)
The Welding Technology Career Certificate (C.C.) program prepares students for careers in many areas including shipbuilding, paper mills, power plants, aerospace, automobile manufacturing and construction. Expert hands-on training provides the necessary skills for a successful career, and for thousands less than the for-profit tech schools.
Important for You to Know
Full-time Day program (5789) classes are held Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m., for 8 months. Full-time day program classes begin
in the Fall Term.
Part-time Evening program (578P) classes are held Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., for 16 months. The next part-time cohort will enroll summer of 2026.
The curriculum for both Full-time and Part-time programs is identical.
Next schedule will be released April for Fall full-time enrollment, please make sure to attend a program information session.
Articulation
Upon successful completion of the program, students may receive articulated College credit toward the Industrial Management Technology (A.S.) degree.
Class Schedules
Monday – Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Additional Costs/Fees: Approximately $3,066
Degree:
Career Certificate (C.C.)
Credit Hours:
1,050 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 5789
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
trades@fscj.edu
(904) 633-8292
Program Learning Outcomes
Hands-On Learning
Career Options
Program Notice
Tuition Breakdown:
| Course Number | Class Description | Contact Hours Per Class | Price Per Clock Hour | Cost Per Class (In State Tuition) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMT 0070: | Welder Assistant I | 75 | $2.92 | $219.00 |
| PMT 0070L: | Welder Assistant I Lab | 75 | $2.92 | $219.00 |
| PMT 0071: | Welder Assistant II | 50 | $2.92 | $146.00 |
| PMT 0071L: | Welder Assistant II Lab | 100 | $2.92 | $292.00 |
| PMT 0072L | Welder SMAW I | 50 | $2.92 | $146.00 |
| PMT 0072L: | Welder SMAW I Lab | 100 | $2.92 | $292.00 |
| PMT 0073: | Welder SMAW II | 50 | $2.92 | $146.00 |
| PMT 0073L: | Welder SMAW II Lab | 100 | $2.92 | $292.00 |
| PMT 0074: | Welder | 225 | $2.92 | $657.00 |
| PMT 0074L: | Welder Lab | 225 | $2.92 | $657.00 |
| Approximately | Total Tuition Costs | $3066.00 | ||
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.
Welding training classes are held in person located at the Downtown Campus 101 W. State Street B Building.
It is strongly recommended to complete the CASAS goals. In order to earn the Career Certificate, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s) on an approved adult basic skills assessment or qualify for a waiver. Visit Available Assessments or program exit scores. College Assessment and Certification locations and information can be found at Assessment and Certification. For students who need assistance in order to meet the exit requirement(s), the College offers remediation through tutoring, referral to online resources and/or completion of Academic Skills Building (ASB) coursework in Mathematics and Reasoning through Language Arts.
Total cost of in state tuition for welding classes is approximately $3,066.00. See the price breakdown provided on the Welding page. Yes, the Welding program is financial aid eligible. For additional information on financial resources visit Financial Aid . Also visit Financial Aid FAQs for Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions.
Through completion of the program, students will learn all major welds essential to pass the 3G AWS certification series.