Within our training you will learn about the knowledge, procedures and equipment required to weld using gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, flux cored arc and gas tungsten arc welders. Students also learn to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and elevated positions used for plate or sheet metal, and the fixed, rolling, and elevated positions used for pipe. Our curriculum is created from industry news to keep us up to date. This gives students access to industry-preferred tools and technology while they train, and also gives them the opportunity to connect with top companies.
Students are supported by passionate, caring, and professional instructors who incorporate an element within from the classroom. Instructors are much more than just teachers – they are mentors who are committed to the success of their students while they train and beyond.
cERTIFICATE
Within our institution you receive a certificate that will help you advance in the profession. As an aspiring technician, your graduation documents can show your commitment and skill level to prospective jobs. They can also help with job promotion. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.
$44,190
Median annual salary for welders *Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.
52,000+
Projected total welder employment in the U.S. by 2030
You’ll learn 4 different welding processes:
GMAW
In the GMAW process, an electric arc is formed between metal and a wire electrode, applying heat to metal parts. This action melts and fuses the parts together to form a permanent bond. In the process, continuous solid wire electrode travels through the welding gun along with a shielding gas, which protects against airborne contaminants. This welding process can be used on thick and thin sheet metal, as well as aluminum and other non-ferrous materials.
FCAW
It is a type of welding suitable for outdoors, which allows welders to fuse metals and other materials by applying heat and pressure. This is because a flux compound within the wire protects the weld pool by forming a gas when it reacts with the welding arc. This makes FCAW an ideal type of weld for dirty, oxidized and contaminated materials.
GTAW
A non-consumable tungsten electrode is used. The weld puddle and tungsten are cooled and shielded with an inert shielding gas (such as helium or argon), just as with gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as MIG welding.
SMAWS
A manual arc welding process that remains one of the most widely used welding processes. It can be used for both repair and production welding, and can be used in all welding positions on all ferrous metals. This is because a flux-coated electrode, which is a metal bar or rod held in an electrode holder connected to a power source, is used to form the weld. The electricity passes through the electrode and touches the base metal.
