SHIPFITTING / SHIPBUILDING - ENTRY LEVEL
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - District Wide
51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS, 39573
About This Program
The Maritime Shipfitting program is 320 hours in length. Trainees will learn Welding Safety Tacking Burning and Cutting Blueprint Reading and math and measurement. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain AWS and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) credentials. Training Locations: Jackson County Campus Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (AMTC) West Harrison County Center George County Center and Perkinston Campus.
Credential
AWS 3F4F National Career Readiness Certificate
Field of Study
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Related Occupation
Production workers operate machinery and equipment to manufacture goods ranging from automotive parts to food products. They work in factories and production facilities, performing tasks in assembly, quality control, and machine operation.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$61,870/yr
$29.74/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS, 39573
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$750
Length (Weeks)
16
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