Metals Technology – a combination of Machining and Welding
Make yourself indispensable with a multitude of skills! Metals Technology is designed to prepare students as entry-level technicians in a variety of positions. Students may begin their instruction in the two-year Metals Technology program, depending upon the space available, in either one year (two semesters) of manual machining courses or one year (two semesters) in the welding track.
Students will study machining processes and procedures, properties of metals, blueprint reading, and inspection techniques. Welding skills (including practical, theoretical, and technical training) are taught using oxyacetylene, manual stick electrode, semiautomatic M.I.G, T.I.G (Heliarc), Dualshield M.I.G, and various additional processes. Miller Electric has chosen Helena College as one of its regional training centers. Therefore, students will receive training on the latest state-of-the-art equipment in M.I.G, T.I.G. (Heliarc) and Stick Electrode. Students will work from blueprints, follow exact specifications, and apply practical shop math to accomplish the required tasks. Much of the lab time in both areas will be used for shop project work.
Program cost
Students should budget for the following costs:
- Tuition and fees which are based on the number of registered credit hours, and are paid each semester.
- The Metals program has a program fee of $750 per semester as well as fees attached to some courses. These fees cover shop materials and supplies and are paid each semester.
- Textbooks, tools (see required tool list below), and work shirts are also required.
Tool List
Please refer to the tool lists found on the CNC Machining or Welding pages.
Metals Technology Degree Planning Sheets
Questions about the Metals Technology Program? Reach out to one of our Admissions Counselors via phone, 406-447-6900, or email, admissions@helenacollege.edu