Classes run – 9am – 3:30pm Monday thru Friday
Brake at 11am – 11:15am
Lunch at 1pm – 1:30pm
Classes run – Click date below to enroll
February 6-24
March 6-24
Skill level: Beginner and UP
Tuition: $2,500
The intent of this class is to take the novice MIG welder and show them the skills it takes to become an AWS certified welder. This course is designed in response to our societies current economic and job dilemma, this intense and affordable course will strengthen your job skills. This course will ONLY be covered in steel, no stainless or aluminum will be covered.
WEEK ONE – In the first week of class we will cover:
Welding safety
Proper welding terminology
How to set up and maintain welding equipment
Filler metal and gas use
Welding in the GMAW process in all modes of transfer (short circuit, globular, spray arc and pulse spray arc.) in all applicable positions.
WEEK TWO – In week two we will cover:
AWS certification
FCAW basics
Filler metal and gases
Welding in the FCAW process
Cladding welds in all positions
Fillet welds in all positions
WEEK THREE – In week three we will cover:
AWS D1.1 code
FCAW groove welds
Mock weld test
Test prep
AWS test on last day. We are ONLY offering an AWS Certification test as a part of this special class.
List of what is included in the cost of class
1 book GMAW
1 book FCAW
1 welding hood
1 welding jacket
1 beanie
1 pr safety glasses
1 pr of welding gloves
1 AWS test
Over a $500 value
List of what students need to supply
Long sleeve shirt (100% cotton or FR)
Long pants (100% cotton or FR)
Boots (leather above ankle)