Mark Albergo, Advanced Welding Instructor, 386-506-3751
Bree Castelli, Director of Workforce,
386-506-4171,
Bree.Castelli@daytonastate.edu
Diane Mathers, Administrative Assistant,
386-506-4165,
Diane.Mathers@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Advanced Welding Vocational Certificate prepares students with the advanced knowledge, technical skills, and industry-recognized competencies necessary for successful careers in the welding profession. The program utilizes current technologies and instructional methods while supporting workforce development through equitable access to advanced manufacturing education.
Description:
The Advanced Welding Vocational Certificate prepares experienced welders for advancement within the welding industry through specialized training in advanced welding processes, pipe fabrication, and emerging welding technologies. Instruction emphasizes intermediate and advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and pipe fitting fabrication techniques used in industrial settings.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Apply intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) pipe welding techniques.
- Apply fabrication techniques using pipe fitting methods.
- Apply advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) pipe welding techniques.
- Apply advanced GTAW and SMAW heavy-wall pipe welding techniques.
- Apply emerging welding technologies in industrial applications.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Submit an application for the Advanced Welding Vocational Certificate.
- Meet one of the following entrance requirements:
- Hold a standard high school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrate qualifying employment experience in the welding industry.
- Hold an AWS D1.1 Structural Steel 3G Certification.
- Complete a placement evaluation with a program advisor.
- Meet CASAS Reading and Mathematics assessment requirements or qualify for an approved exemption.
- Hold one of the following:
- Welding Technology Applied Vocational Certificate.
- 3G Structural Certification.
Completion:
- Enroll in PMT0077C Advanced Welder 1A as the first program course.
- Meet CASAS Reading and Mathematics assessment requirements or qualify for an approved exemption.
- Complete all program requirements and earn a passing grade in each required course.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Financing Options: Complete the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships and the Open Door Grant. Additional information is available at
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Note: Students who do not possess a standard high school diploma or GED are not eligible for federal student financial aid.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates are prepared for advanced welding positions in manufacturing, fabrication, industrial construction, and pipe welding throughout the Volusia-Flagler region.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Advanced Welder; Pipe Welder; Structural Welder; Fabrication Welder; Welding Technician |
| Primary Occupation (SOC) |
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
| Regional Demand |
143 annual openings • Approximately 1,760 regional jobs |
| Regional Wage |
Median: $44,800 annually ($21.54/hour)
10th Percentile: $33,510 | 90th Percentile: $60,230 |
| Career Resources |
O*NET Online |
Regional labor market information is based on the CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List (Region 27), FloridaCommerce employment projections, and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester