Journeyman Welder II Program Overview
Delta Tech’s Journeyman Welder II Program equips students with the know-how and experience to start entry-level careers as welders and pipefitters. The Journeyman Welder II program is an additional 10 weeks/250 hours more than the Journeyman Welder Program, and offers further training in hands-on fitting and rigging.
In the interactive, hands-on Journeyman Welder II Program, students will step into welding labs that are similar to professional welding shops. Under the guidance of instructors with real-world experience, students learn about SMAW and TIG processes, as well as MIG and flux core welding methods, through hands-on instruction and interaction. Graduates will be well-versed in manufacturing, blueprint reading, and safety in the shop and the field.
Students will receive Delta Tech welding certifications (see Delta Tech Journeyman Welder II Certifications section below) and, upon meeting graduation requirements of the program, the student will receive a diploma.
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.
- Properties of Metal
- Cutting Techniques of Metal
- Production Welding Techniques
- Safety Training/ Cranes / Rigging
- Metallurgy / Vocabulary
- Basic Math / Basic Fitting Principles
- Basic Pipe Fitting
- Advanced Pipe Fitting
*Certain subjects may be taken out of numerical sequence to accommodate school class scheduling policies.
Bevel Plate 6010-7018 (SMAW)
6″ SCH. 40 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
2″ SCH. 80 pipe 6010-7018 (SMAW)
6″ SCH. 40 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
2″ SCH. 80 pipe ER70s -7018 (GTAW) (SMAW)
1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (GMAW)
1/2″ plate w/ backing strip (FCAW)
3″ SCH. 10 stainless steel pipe 316 (GTAW) with purge
Which Schools Offer Journeyman Welder II Training?
Journeyman Welder II FAQ
- What Can a Journeyman Welder Expect to Do When They Begin Working?
- Welding is the joining together, cutting or repair of metal parts, using various different types of welding, the most common being arc welding. There are more than 100 different processes that a welder can use depending on the industry, equipment, type of weld and conditions.
- Welding is the joining together, cutting or repair of metal parts, using various different types of welding, the most common being arc welding. There are more than 100 different processes that a welder can use depending on the industry, equipment, type of weld and conditions.
- What Can a Pipefitter Expect to Do When They Begin Working?
- A pipe fitter repairs and installs pipes that carry chemicals, acids, and gases, and will work primarily in manufacturing, commercial, and industrial settings. Pipe fitters may choose to specialize within their field as gasfitters, sprinkler fitters, or steamfitters.
The Delta Tech pipe welding certification and the additional pipe fitting training available in the Journeyman Welder II program is geared towards the demands of today’s employers, and preparing students for possible careers in these growing industries.
- A pipe fitter repairs and installs pipes that carry chemicals, acids, and gases, and will work primarily in manufacturing, commercial, and industrial settings. Pipe fitters may choose to specialize within their field as gasfitters, sprinkler fitters, or steamfitters.
- What Are the Wages for Journeyman Welders and Pipefitters?
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median wage for welders and similar professions as $42,490 in May 2019. The median wage for pipe fitters, and adjacent professions during that same time was $55,160.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median wage for welders and similar professions as $42,490 in May 2019. The median wage for pipe fitters, and adjacent professions during that same time was $55,160.
- How Much Does the Journeyman II Program cost?
- For more information on DTC program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.
- For more information on DTC program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.
Why Journeyman Welder Training?
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Delta Technical College offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest Delta Tech campus today to learn more.
Enrollment and outcome information and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses.
What Are My Career Options as a Journeyman Welder or Pipe Fitter?
The Journeyman Welder II Program graduates students who go on to work all over the country in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and automotive. They may enjoy careers as boilermakers, pipe fitters, structural welders, commercial pipe fitters and many other welding and pipe fitting careers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth of 3% for welders and 4% for pipe fitters from 2019-2029.
Accreditations
Delta Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
Delta Tech is approved by the United States Department of Education to participate in the Federal Financial Aid Program.