Welding Technology
Manhattan Area Technical College's Welding Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
CIP Code: 48.0508
CIP Name: Welding Technology/Welder
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and nonferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
This program aligns with the Kansas Board of Regents curriculum.
Approximate 25-26 Program Cost
$26,377*
Tuition, Fees, Books, and Tools: $26,377
Detailed Estimated Cost Sheets
*Based upon the AAS degree option
FINANCIAL AID
Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
HOW YOU'LL LEARN & START DATES
On Campus/Hands On Lab
August Semester
Degrees in Welding Technology
Associate of Applied Science
AASThe AAS in Welding Technology provides students with skills in various welding processes, metal cutting, and fabrication, preparing them for careers in manufacturing, construction, and repair.
Course ListCertificate B
Cert. BThe Certificate B in Welding Technology delivers practical training in welding processes and metal fabrication, focusing on hands-on learning with various types of welding equipment and techniques.
Course ListCertificate A
Cert. AThe Certificate A in Welding Technology provides targeted training for experienced welders aiming to enhance their skills, covering advanced welding processes and precision fabrication techniques to meet evolving industry demands.
Course List
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2024–2025 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. A student's cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year. A student's financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies. For a more detailed breakdown of information regarding tuition, fees, and supplies, visit our Estimated Cost Sheets.
Manhattan Tech also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
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Office of Financial Aid
Graduates of the Welding Technology program are prepared to:
- Demonstrate the skill and knowledge to pass an all-position weld tests on plate to AWS D.1.1 code
- Use current guidelines and safety precautions in all welding laboratory activities
- Demonstrate the ability to follow safety procedures and demonstrate ethical work habits consistent with industry standards
- Apply appropriate safe work habits when operating oxy-fuel and arc-based welding equipment
- Apply welding shop safety procedures in an industrial setting
- Contribute to achieving team goals
- Apply communication skills in an industrial setting
- Use terminology associated with welding to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, inspectors, engineers and vendors
- Demonstrate production-welding skills consistent with industry standards
- Read blueprints, layout, and fabricate a weld to industry standards
- Demonstrate the ability to reason and be creative
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and think critically
The Welding Technology program is accredited by:
 | Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456 Website: https://www.hlcommission.org |
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Certifications
| OSHA 10 |
| AWS Weld Procedure Qualification Tests Cert A: |
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| GMAW: 1F 2F 3F 4F |
| GTAW: 1F 2F |
| SMAW: 1F 2F 3F 4F 1G |
| AWS Weld Procedure Qualification Tests Cert B: |
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| FCAW: 1F 1G 2G 2F 3F 3G 4F 4G |
| GMAW: 1G 2G 3G 4G |
| GTAW: 1G |
| SMAW: 1G 2G 3G 4G |
| NC3 Welding Certifications: |
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| Welding Safety, Principles of Welding, Intro FCAW, Intro GMAW, Intro GTAW, Intro SMAW, Adv FCAW, Adv GMAW, Adv GTAW, Adv SMAW |
Qualifications
Completion of the Welding Technology program prepares students to be proficient in AWS D.1.1 standards. See KBOR website for specific processes and welding position qualifications.
