Pipe Welding Processes
Total 1,140 hrs.
Program Training Plan
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.
Program Overview
| Locations | Orem Campus |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| Adult Cost | $1,938 + $1,580 Fees +$40 Application Fee = $3,558.00 |
| Extra Supply Cost | Students will be required to purchase textbooks, course materials, safety glasses/welding equipment, welding helmet, and protective clothing |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $35,800 Yearly ($17.21 /hr.) |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Completion (COC) in Pipe Welding Processes; • MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in: > Shielded Metal Arc Welding > Gas Tungsten Arc Welding > Pre-Pipe Welding > Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding > Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding; Industry Certifications: • QC11 American Welding Society Advanced Certificate • AWSD1.1 Structural Pipe Certificate - SMAW • A.P.1 1104 - SMAW • A.S.M.E SEC IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel - GTAW |
Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
Training Materials Cost:
Text/Workbooks: $128.00
Welding Equipment: $78.00
Protective Clothing: $46.00 Cost Varies (Prices may vary depending upon item purchase location. MATC does not offer all equipment/clothing for purchase at the MATC bookstores)
Please check with the instructor before purchasing any of these items.
Program Length
1,140 Hour Program • 12 - 24 MonthsCourse Prerequisites
• Welding Technology Program: Shielded Metal Arc Welding MATC COP Certification -or- D1.1 plat certification.
• Welding Technology Program: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding MATC COP Certification -or- industry equivalent experience.
• All students must meet with the MATC Career Counselor and the Welding Instructor, prior to enrollment to complete a Training Agreement.
• As part of the admission process, students may be required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 2 hr. to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
2013 - 2014 Year Round Day Pipe Welding Processes Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon., Wed., & Fri. | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Tue. & Thur. | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:45am - 2:45pm |
2013 - 2014 Year Round Evening Pipe Welding Processes Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. & Wed. | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
| Orem | Open Entry / Open Exit | Tue. & Thur. | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
Open Entry / Open Exit Enrollment (OE/OE): Students can start class on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month, providing space is available, and will end upon completion of competencies.
THE WELDING PROFESSION:
Welders work in a wide variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. The work that welders do and the equipment they use vary, depending on the industry. The most common and simplest type of welding today, arc welding, uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together—but there are more than 100 different processes that a welder can use. The type of weld is normally determined by the types of metals being joined and the conditions under which the welding is to take place. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding also is used to join beams in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries.
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