1st Term
O.C.P. -A the student will learn the basic skills of Shielded Metal Arc Welding process, safety in welding, welding in all positions in all 5 welding joints, welding math, finishing skills, measuring skills, and a study of welding machines, electrodes and their uses.
O.C.P. -B advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding will include studies in Metallurgy, Blueprint Reading, and AWS D 1.1 certification if the student desires.
O.C.P. -C covers Gas Metal Arc Welding using low carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless base metal. Use welding equipment with pulse and pulse on pulse welding technologies and modes.
O.C.P. -D covers welding with the Flux Cored Arc Welding Process on low carbon steel and students can qualitify AWS -D1.1 in this area.
O.C.P. -E covers all aspects of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding using mild steel, aluminum and stainless materials including pulse welding technologies.
O.C.P. -F to complete students training, pipe welding, using both the SMAW and GTAW processes are mastered. The student will weld on 4in., 6in. and 8in. pipe grade A-56 materials. Students can certify in 6G position at this point under AWS -D 1.1 structural code. 

Application Process:
Fill out and turn in an application to FCTC and indicate the Welding Program #I480500. You should receive confirmation that the application has been processed and be given a date and time for orientation. Orientation is given in Palatka or in St. Augustine, at our main campus. It is recommended that you contact Ms. Joyce Cowin at 386-326-9000 to confirm application status. At that time, you can get answers about any grants available to you. We accept VA and offer Pell Grants. Ask about the Navigators Program that might cover all expenses.

Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skill training. This will be determined by their scores after completion of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).