Welding Technology
Uniforms
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Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
| REQUIRED: · One Navy Long Sleeve Tee Shirt with BCTC LogoOPTIONAL: · Charcoal Crewneck Sweatshirt with BCTC Logo |
· Cotton blue jeans, khakis/cargo pants, dress pants – proper fitting and no holes | Steel toed, all-leather work boots, min. of 8″ laced and tied (Measure by placing ruler inside the boot) |
· Safety glasses w/side shields provided by BCTC · All-cotton Welder’s cap |
Textbooks
The link provided for each book title will take you to Amazon.com. Please note that you are NOT required to purchase the books from Amazon. You may purchase the books from any vendor.
Welding Fundamentals (5th Edition) (Textbook) – by William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Mark A. Bowditch
ISBN #: 978-1-63126-328-6
Welding Fundamentals (5th Edition) (Lab Workbook) – by William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Mark A. Bowditch
ISBN #: 978-1-63126-329-3
*Students must purchase workbook new.
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
| Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
| Footwear Requirement: Steel toe, all-leather work boots, minimum of 8″ laced and tied. (Measure boot by placing ruler inside the boot) | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
| Cutting Goggles | 1 | Level 1 | $10.00 | Airgas |
| Welding Jacket – Size L or XXL | 1 | Level 1 | $29.00 (Large), $32.00 (XX-Large) | Airgas |
| Welding Helmet (#10 Lens Included) | 1 | Level 1 | $22.00 | Airgas |
| Atlas Chipping Hammer – Wire Handle | 1 | Level 1 | $5.00 | Airgas |
| Flint Spark Lighter | 1 | Level 1 | $3.00 | Airgas |
| Reversible Welders Cap – Cotton | 1 | Level 1 | $8.00 | Airgas |
| Tip Cleaners | 1 | Level 1 | $3.00 | Airgas |
| Wire Brush | 1 | Level 1 | $2.00 | Airgas |
| 25′ Tape Measure | 1 | Level 1 | $9.00 | Airgas |
| Vise Grips | 1 | Level 1 | $13.00 | Airgas |
| Combination Square | 1 | Level 1 | $13.00 | Airgas |
| Leather Welding Gloves – Large | 1 | Level 1 | $10.00 | Airgas |
| Welpers | 1 | Level 1 | $20.00 | Airgas |
* BCTC will pay for one pair of safety glasses (if required) and may assist with payment for the testing fees or core certification tests (first time only). Additional safety glasses and testing fees must be paid by the student.
Welders have endless opportunities. Welders are essential and in-demand in many industries including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, petroleum, and agriculture.
Ready to “spark” your future?
BCTC offers students three welding career training options in our brand-new state-of-the-art welding center under the direction of industry trained and experienced instructors.