Welding Technician

Location: Jordan Academy South
12723 South Park Avenue Riverton, UT 84065

Instructor: Blair Jensen

Program Description:

The Welding Technician program at Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers is a two year program that will prepare students for a career in the welding industry, an allied trade, or to further their education in welding or a related field at a college or university. Details of the two program courses are provided below.

These courses provide current enrolment (CE) credit through Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). These credits, and other student progress is transferable to Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) and other post-secondary schools across Utah. Enrolled students must apply for CE admission as soon as possible. Students need to be admitted to SLCC CE, and have their profile & academic plan completed before the start of school on August 19, 2025. Refer to the Concurrent Enrollment Guide to the right for more information on how to apply.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is an integral part of the Welding Technician program at Jordan Academy. Students will participate in lessons and meetings during class to build their personal confidence, premier leadership, and career success skills. Students will be encouraged to go beyond class time with SkillsUSA participation by serving in a leadership position and/or competing in one of the many welding and leadership contests that are available to them.

Students that are successful at the state contests will have the opportunity to represent the state of Utah at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA in June.

Program Course Options:

Beginning Welding

Classes: Welding Technician, Entry Level

SLCC WLD 1005

Credits: 2 CTE, 3 College

Prerequisites: None (Secondary Math II and hands-on classes are strongly encouraged)

Schedule: Year Long Class

A Days: 1st & 2nd Periods - or - B Days: 5th & 6th Periods

Beginning Welding students will learn the fundamentals of welding & shop safety, tool & equipment operation, and hot & cold metalworking. They will also develop welding skills in the processes of, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). The concurrent enrollment course for this program is the start of the Non-Destructive Testing Certificate/Degree at SLCC, and is transferrable to any Utah college with a similar program.

Students are expected to arrive to class each day ready to work in the shop wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE). They are required to wear a clean, cotton (minimum 80%) t-shirt, and denim pants; both with no holes, frays, tears, etc. They must also wear leather, steel/composite toe boots. Beginning Welding students will be provided with basic PPE (eye & ear protection) and tools. However, students planning to apply for Advanced Welding the following year are encouraged to purchase their own tools. Refer to the Student Supplied Tools List posted to the right for a list of what tools are recommended.

Advanced Welding

Classes: Welding Technician, Intermediate Level

Welding Technician, Advanced Level

SLCC WLD 1110

SLCC WLD 1111

Credits: 4 CTE, 10 College

Prerequisites: Welding Technician, Entry Level

WLD 1005 - or - Welding Technician, Intermediate Level

Schedule: Year Long Class

Every Day: 3rd, 4th, 7th, & 8th Periods

Advanced Welding students will build upon the skills they have learned in their previous welding classes. They will practice the process they have already learned in more challenging positions. Students will also learn advanced welding processes & techniques, thermal cutting CNC programming & operation, and how to weld aluminum and stainless steels. The concurrent enrollment courses for this program are the start of the Welding Technician certificate/degree programs at SLCC, and are transferrable to any college in Utah with a similar program. Additionally, these courses earn students that finish with a 2.0 GPA or better 2 free semesters (tuition only) at SLCC after high school.

Advanced Welding students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from welding industry professionals through field trips, industry spotlights, career expos, etc. Most of these industry partners are looking to hire Jordan Academy Welding students upon their graduation. Building career success skills is a primary objective of the Advanced Welding course.

Students are expected to arrive to class each day ready to work in the shop wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE). They are required to wear a clean, cotton (minimum 80%) t-shirt, and denim pants; both with no holes, frays, tears, etc. They must also wear leather, steel/composite toe boots. Advanced Welding students must purchase their own tools. Refer to the Student Supplied Tools List posted to the right for a list of what tools are required.

There are several tool kits available to rent for students on the Fee Waiver program. They are limited in number, and available on a first come, first served basis. Contact our Administrative Assistant, Robyn Bullock, for more information on tool kit rentals.

Program Objectives:

Jordan Academy Welding prepares students for future success by building their leadership, confidence, and career success skills through welding technology education and SkillsUSA participation.

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills in preparation to successfully enter and work in the welding industry. It also provides a pathway for students to pursue post-secondary education in welding and related fields.