Welding Phases

For the following welding phase classes, students should bring the following on the first day of class:

  • Welding hood
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves – heavy and thin
  • Welpers (needle-nosed pliers)
  • Boots
  • Welding cap
  • Green or leather sleeves (optional)

Phase I

In this class you will learn welding fundamentals including:

  • Safety equipment
  • Welding joints and positions
  • Welding and cutting processes
  • Oxyfuel Gas cutting equipment and supplies
  • Plasma arc cutting

Email getskills@centraltech.edu or call 918.227.0331 for dates.

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: Open Enrollment Hours: 60 Days: M-Th Times: 5:00p-9:00p Tuition: $325 Fees & Supplies: $350 Total Cost: $675

Phase II

Phase II focuses on shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and stick welding.

Learn to select the correct electrode, current, and polarity for welding with the SMAW process. You will also learn how to strike a welding arc and create acceptable welds on all five basic joints in all positions.

Email getskills@centraltech.edu or call 918.227.0331 for dates.

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: Open Enrollement Hours: 153 Days: M-Th Times: 5:00p-9:00p Tuition: $325 Fees & Supplies: $200 Total Cost: $525

Phase III

Phase III focuses on gas metal and flux-cored arc welding (GMAW & FCAW) and MIG-wire feed welding.

Learn how to select the proper arc welding machine, wire feeder, shielding gas, flow rate, and welding wire type to produce an acceptable weld in all types of joints in all positions.

Email getskills@centraltech.edu or call 918.227.0331 for dates.

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: Open Enrollment Hours: 117 Days: M-Th Times: 5:00p-9:00p Tuition: $325 Fees & Supplies: $200 Total Cost: $525

Phase IV

Phase IV focuses on gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), TIG, print reading, weld symbols, weld gauges, and inspecting and testing welds.

Learn to select the proper welding source, polarity, shielding gas, flow rate, tungsten type and diameter, nozzle size, and filler rod to produce an acceptable weld. You will also learn how to read prints, inspect, and test your welds.

Email getskills@centraltech.edu or call 918.227.0331 for dates.

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: Open Enrollment Hours: 110 Days: M-Th Times: 5:00p-9:00p Tuition: $325 Fees & Supplies: $200 Total Cost: $525

Phase V

Phase V focuses on pipe and tube welding.

Learn to weld pipe and tube using SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes. You will also learn about non-destructive evaluation methods for pipe weld quality.

Email getskills@centraltech.edu or call 918.227.0331 for dates.

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: Open Enrollment Hours: 110 Days: M-Th Times: 5:00p-9:00p Tuition: $325 Fees & Supplies: $200 Total Cost: $525