Program Information
Vocational Certificate - Code 121200 - 2025/2026
Mark Albergo, Advanced Welding Instructor, 386-506-3751, mark_albergo@daytonastate.edu
Bree Castelli, Director of Workforce, 386-506-4171,
Bree.Castelli@daytonastate.edu
Diane Mathers, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-4165, Diane.Mathers@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Advanced Welding program is to provide the knowledge, practice and skill development necessary to become a successful Welder. The Advanced Welding program will enhance the knowledge and skills required to become a career professional Welder.
The program provides access to the vocational student with the latest technological equipment and methods. The program embraces diversity, equal access, and equal opportunity for training in the local and statewide manufacturing market.
Description:
The Advanced Welding program prepares the student for advancement in the Welding industry. Students will explore advanced career opportunities and the requirements of a Professional Welder. The course content emphasizes the Advanced Skills required to be successful in the welding industry. Intermediate and Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas-Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Pipe Fitting Fabrication Techniques are covered within this program of study.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Apply intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) pipe welding (Class-B Pipe Welder) skills.
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Apply and understand fabrication techniques using pipe fitting techniques.
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Apply advanced gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) pipe skill.
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Apply advanced gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) heavy-wall pipe skills.
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Apply emerging welding technologies.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by visiting FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available please visit the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Note: Students who do not have a standard high school diploma/GED cannot receive student financial aid.
Approximate Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$2,056 |
| Access Fee: |
$29 |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$3,500 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$350 |
| Graduation Fee |
$20
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*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Applicants must take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Reading and Math skills and achieve specified minimum scores or meet exemption requirements for admission for this program (See an Academic Advisor for exemption criteria).
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Applicants must meet with a counselor/advisor for the following:
- Placement test evaluation
- Exemption criteria
- Course selection and registration
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Applicants must have either:
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Applicants who do not have a standard high school diploma/GED may be eligible for admission, on an alternative basis, to this program if they have:
- Worked in the welding field, and
- Acquired outside AWS certification in at least AWS D1.1 structural steel 3-G
Additional Completion Requirements
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Newly admitted students must take PMT0077C (Advanced Welder 1A) as their first course.
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Students must take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Reading and Math skills and achieve specified minimum scores or meet exemption requirements to graduate from this program (See an Academic Advisor for exemption criteria).
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-4121.00.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is 2 semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) placement rate (2021-22) for this field is 73%.
CIP Code (6 digit) - 48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder
Job titles for this certificate are Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.
For additional information on wages, trends and career videos: http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=514121&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=12&search=Go.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester