Entry level welders earn on average $18 per hour or $36,720 annually.
Course Descriptions
An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.
This course covers manipulative skills in welding techniques, applications, and theory.
Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Includes setup and safe use of GTAW equipment as well as instruction in flat positions on joint designs.
| Course Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Name | Course Number | Hours | Cost | Location |
| Welding Technician | WLDG 1021 | 160 | $2,500 | ITEC Center |
| Fitter Welder | WLDG 1043 | 120 | $2,000 | ITEC Center |
| Advanced Welding TIG | WLDG 1006 | 72 | $875 | ITEC Center |
| Hours | Contact Us | Location |
| Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Imelda Martinez – Program Manager Email Us: [email protected] Phone: (956) 295-3819 |
ITEC Center 301 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville, Texas |