Palm Beach Community College
Welding Technology (5460)
This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, reading blueprints, identifying metals and basic shop skills. Shop activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in the various processes and fabrication skills, including torch cutting, arc welding, MIG welding, Flux Core welding, TIG welding, pipe welding, certification test preparation, use of current industry standards, practices, and techniques.
Completion Requirements
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) minimum scores:
Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9
Program Contact Email Phone
Gary Calloway [email protected] (561) 868-3547
Suggested Course Sequence
Group A Clock Hours: 240
PMT0108 Introduction to Welding 120
PMT0109 Introduction to Welding II 120
Group B Clock Hours: 240
PMT0126 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 120
PMT0127 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced 120
Group C Clock Hours: 120
PMT0147 Gas Metal Arc Welding 120
Group D Clock Hours: 120
PMT0143 Flux Cored Arc Welding 120
Group E Clock Hours: 240
PMT0150 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 120
PMT0151 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced 120
Group F Clock Hours: 210
PMT0167 Pipe Welding 120
PMT0168 Pipe Welding Advanced 120
Total Program Clock Hours: 1170
Web Site: http://www.pbcc.edu/programs
Welding Technology (5460)
This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, reading blueprints, identifying metals and basic shop skills. Shop activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in the various processes and fabrication skills, including torch cutting, arc welding, MIG welding, Flux Core welding, TIG welding, pipe welding, certification test preparation, use of current industry standards, practices, and techniques.
Completion Requirements
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) minimum scores:
Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9
Program Contact Email Phone
Gary Calloway [email protected] (561) 868-3547
Suggested Course Sequence
Group A Clock Hours: 240
PMT0108 Introduction to Welding 120
PMT0109 Introduction to Welding II 120
Group B Clock Hours: 240
PMT0126 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 120
PMT0127 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced 120
Group C Clock Hours: 120
PMT0147 Gas Metal Arc Welding 120
Group D Clock Hours: 120
PMT0143 Flux Cored Arc Welding 120
Group E Clock Hours: 240
PMT0150 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 120
PMT0151 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced 120
Group F Clock Hours: 210
PMT0167 Pipe Welding 120
PMT0168 Pipe Welding Advanced 120
Total Program Clock Hours: 1170
Web Site: http://www.pbcc.edu/programs
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