Welding Program
150 Hours
Welding Program Description:
This Welding program provides students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level employment in the welding, fabrication, and manufacturing industries. Students will receive classroom instruction and practical training in shop safety, metal preparation, plate welding, structural welding, blueprint reading, welding theory, and fabrication practices using industry-standard tools and equipment.
Welding Program Description:
This Welding program provides students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level employment in the welding, fabrication, and manufacturing industries. Students will receive classroom instruction and practical training in shop safety, metal preparation, plate welding, structural welding, blueprint reading, welding theory, and fabrication practices using industry-standard tools and equipment.
Participants will develop skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) while emphasizing safety, precision, technical skill development, and workplace readiness. Upon successful completion, students will earn the Industrial Welding & Fabrication Certificate and will be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities or continued training toward AWS and employer-based certification pathways.
Module Information:
Welding Module I of V: Welding Safety & SMAW (Stick) Fundamentals
This module introduces students to foundational welding safety practices and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students will learn welding shop safety procedures, PPE requirements, basic welding theory, blueprint reading fundamentals, and an introduction to oxyacetylene cutting and welding. Instruction includes electrode selection, classification, and hands-on practice in SMAW welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
By the end of this module, students will have learned to:
- Demonstrate proper welding shop safety procedures and PPE use
- Identify basic welding theory concepts and blueprint symbols
- Safely use oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment
- Select and classify welding electrodes appropriately
- Perform basic SMAW weld beads in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
Welding Safety & SMAW Foundations Certificate
Prepares students for: Entry-level welding shop support roles focused on safety and foundational welding skills
Prepares students for: Entry-level welding shop support roles focused on safety and foundational welding skills
Welding Module II of V: Intermediate Arc & Wire Feed Exploration
This module builds on SMAW fundamentals and introduces students to wire feed and advanced arc welding processes. Students will develop intermediate SMAW skills while gaining introductory experience with MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes. Instruction includes machine setup, shielding gas fundamentals, metal preparation, and joint fit-up techniques.
This module builds on SMAW fundamentals and introduces students to wire feed and advanced arc welding processes. Students will develop intermediate SMAW skills while gaining introductory experience with MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes. Instruction includes machine setup, shielding gas fundamentals, metal preparation, and joint fit-up techniques.
By the end of this module, students will have learned to:
- Demonstrate improved SMAW welding techniques
- Set up and operate MIG (GMAW) welding equipment
- Set up and operate TIG (GTAW) welding equipment
- Apply proper shielding gas and machine settings
- Prepare metal and complete basic joint fit-up
Prerequisite: Welding Module I or written employer recommendation
Welding Process Fundamentals Certificate
Prepares students for: Intermediate welding and fabrication support roles
Prepares students for: Intermediate welding and fabrication support roles
Welding Module III of IV: MIG & TIG Plate Welding
This module focuses on advanced MIG and TIG welding applications using aluminum & carbon steel plates. Students will perform welds in multiple positions while developing skills in defect identification, weld quality control, and post-weld inspection and cleaning.
By the end of this module, students will have learned to:
- Perform advanced MIG and TIG welding techniques
- Complete welds on carbon steel plate in horizontal and vertical positions
- Identify and correct common weld defects
- Perform post-weld inspections
- Apply welding safety and quality control practices
Prerequisite: Welding Modules I & II or written employer recommendation
Welding Plate Fabrication Certificate
Prepares students for: Fabrication and production welding roles
Prepares students for: Fabrication and production welding roles
Welding Module IV of V: AWS D1.1 Structural Certification Prep (SMAW)
This module prepares students for structural welding certification aligned with AWS D1.1 standards. Students will focus on code-compliant SMAW welding techniques, and visual inspection standards for structural steel applications.
By the end of this module, students will have learned to:
- Apply AWS D1.1 structural welding code requirements
- Perform code-compliant SMAW welds
- Demonstrate proper welding procedures
- Identify structural steel visual inspection standards
- Prepare for AWS certification testing requirements
Prerequisite: Welding Modules I, II & III
Structural SMAW Certification Preparation Certificate
Prepares students for: Structural welding certification pathways and entry-level structural work
Welding Module V of V: AWS D1.1 Flux Cored Certification Prep
This module introduces Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and prepares students for AWS D1.1 structural certification testing. Students will learn structural welding code requirements specific to FCAW processes.
By the end of this module, students will have learned to:
- Perform Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) techniques
- Follow AWS D1.1 structural code requirements for FCAW
- Prepare for structural certification testing
Prerequisite: Welding Modules I, II & III
Structural FCAW Certification Preparation Certificate
Prepares students for: Structural welding and industrial fabrication careers
Completion of Modules I–V: Industrial Welding & Fabrication Certificate
Prepares students for entry-level employment in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, and construction industries with skills in SMAW, MIG, TIG, FCAW processes, blueprint reading, and AWS structural welding standards.
Testimonial
"I liked how each welding class had a specified module of time to focus on a particular subject and method of practice. I think this is a preferred way to learn a new skill set."