Composite Technology, Advanced

Advanced Composite Technology focuses on state-of-the-art training for students to advance in the growing market for skilled Composite Technicians.  Students will learn in-depth about the composite industry and all that it entails. This program is a continuation from the MATC Basic Composite Technology Program and will continue training for skilled technicians in pre-preg processes, coatings, pattern and mold construction, core materials, composite repair, and blue print reading.  Composites are important in aerospace, automotive, general aviation aircraft, prosthetics, sporting good products, and textile manufacturing. 

Composite Technology, Basic

This course focuses on training students to fill the growing market need for skilled technicians in the advancing composites industry.  The program will include state-of-the-art training in composites basics, mold preparation, open molding processes, vacuum bag and laminations technologies and processes.  This program prepares students to work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, bridge and building, marine, sporting goods, and textile parts and assembly.

Pipe Welding Processes

Enrollment Available to: Adults ONLY

A weld is the simplest and easiest way to join sections of pipe. The need for complicated joint designs and special threading equipment is eliminated. A welded pipe has reduced flow restrictions compared to mechanical connections and the overall installation costs are less. The most popular method for welding pipe is the shielded metal-arc process; however, gas shielded arc methods have made big inroads as a result of new advances in welding technology. Students enrolled in the Pipe Welding Program will learn the techniques necessary to certify to the following codes: AWSD1.1, API1104 and ASME Section IX.   Hands-on practice along with classroom study of theory and technique, will be the emphasis of this training program.

• The 1,140 hour Pipe Welding Processes Program enables students to apply their MATC certificate towards an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Technology at the Utah Valley University (UVU). Please direct any questions to the program instructor for more information.

Welding Technology

Enrollment Available to: Adults ONLY

Students will learn welding and cutting processes including the joining of parts according to blueprints or written specifications. Students learn industrial requirements for occupational skills needed in the welding field. The welding program emphasizes hands-on individualized instruction.  In the Welding Technology Program, students have the opportunity to become skilled in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Skills taught also include: drawing and welding symbol interpretation, and thermal cutting processes. MATC’s Welding Technology Program prepares students for employment as tackers, welding operators, in industrial and farm maintenance, all-position structural welders, aluminum and stainless TIG welders, welding foremen, supervisors, consultants, and welding inspectors.  

• The 900 hour Welding Technology Program enables students to apply their MATC certificate towards an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Technology at the Utah Valley University (UVU). Please direct any questions to the program instructor for more information.

Welding Technology: High School Enrollment

Students will learn welding and cutting processes including the joining of parts according to blueprints or written specifications. Students learn industrial requirements for occupational skills needed in the welding field. The welding program emphasizes hands-on individualized instruction.  

High school senior students have the opportunity to START the Welding Technology Program (900 hr.). This will allow students to train and become skilled in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). On average the time it takes to become efficient in a single type of welding process is one semester. Most students need two semesters to complete both the SMAW and the GMAW training.

* MATC does NOT guarantee industry or MATC certifications. The welding program is based on skills pass off’s for certificate completion. Should a high school student not be able to complete skills pass off’s or industry requirements for the desired certification during the alotted time for high school students, they will have to re-enroll as an adult after high school and pay the required fees and tuition in order to complete the program.

MATC’s Welding Technology Program prepares students for employment as tackers, welding operators, in industrial and farm maintenance, all-position structural welders, aluminum and stainless TIG welders, welding foremen, supervisors, consultants, and welding inspectors.