Prepare yourself for a professional welding career

WELDING PROGRAMS
Approved for VETERANS and Financial Aid
eligible dependents since 1952. available to those who qualify.

The Pathways Welding Program and Structural Welding Program fall within the scope of the school’s ACCSC
institutional accreditation.

PATHWAYS WELDING PROGRAM

40 WEEKS 1400 CLOCK HOURS 140.0 CEU TUITION $23,400.00
This sequence of courses is recommended for the student interested in developing the skills and knowledge associated with all position
welding on plate, and further enhancing their skills and knowledge through additional training aligned within a career pathway. The
Pathways Welding Program is divided into two separate modules. The first module is 24 weeks in length and is comprised of 10 courses
that focus on the development of welding fundamentals and skill. During this portion of training, students will have the opportunity
to complete four welder qualification tests including shielded metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas
tungsten arc welding.
While completing module 1, students will complete a series of career advising sessions where they will learn about the different industries
associated with welding, current career opportunities and the 5 different pathways program options available to them. During the
student’s 6th month of training, they will participate in a one-on-one career advising session where they will select their career pathway
for Module 2. Each Pathway module is 16 weeks in length and has two additional Welder Qualification Tests integrated into the program.
Successful completion of this program gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entry level employment as a welder
in their chosen career path.

MODULE 1: 24 Weeks (840 Hours) Core Training

WTB101 Welding Technology & Blueprint Reading 2 weeks 70 clock hours
OAW101 Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting & Brazing 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA101 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic 4 weeks 140 clock hours
SMA201 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GMA101 Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GMA201 Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA102 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Carbon Steel 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA204 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2 weeks 70 clock hours
FCA101 Flux Cored Arc Welding Basic 2 weeks 70 clock hours
WTB201 Advanced Blueprint Reading 2 weeks 70 clock hours

MODULE 2: 16 Weeks (560 Hours) Pathway Option (To Be Determined Through Career Advising)

Pathway Option 1: Pipe Welder Book Fees: $905.00

Students enrolled in the Pipe Welder Pathway will develop welding skills on carbon steel and stainless steel pipe using the gas
tungsten arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes with uphill travel. During this module students will have the
opportunity to test two additional Welder Qualifications aligning with their career pathway including a carbon steel open root 2” pipe
welded in the 6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and a carbon steel open root 6” pipe welded in the 6G position
using the shielded metal arc welding tested in accordance with AWS® D1.1. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary
to succeed as an entry level pipe welder.

SMA301 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G Uphill 4 weeks 140 clock hours
SMA401 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA402 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2” Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA202 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” Pipe 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GTA302 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” Pipe 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA203 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours

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Pathway Option 2: Pipefitter Book Fees: $950.00
Students enrolled in the Pipefitter Pathway will gain knowledge of piping systems and the piping fabrication process, while
developing skills in gas tungsten arc welding and shielded metal arc welding pipe. During this module, students will have the
opportunity to test two additional Welder Qualifications aligning with their career pathway including a carbon steel open root 2” Pipe
welded in the 6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and a carbon steel open root 2” pipe welded in the 6G position
using the shielded metal arc welding process tested in accordance with AWS® D1.1. Accomplished students should have the skills
necessary to succeed as an entry level pipefitter.

SMA301 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G Uphill 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GTA202 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” Pipe 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GTA302 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” Pipe 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA402 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2” Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF101 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders I 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF201 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II 2 weeks 70 clock hours

Pathway Option 3: Welder-Fabricator Book Fees: $900.00

Students enrolled in the Welder-Fabricator Pathway will develop skills and knowledge associated with welding fabrication and
manufacturing. Training will focus on advancing the student’s knowledge and skills in gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding,
and gas tungsten arc welding, while also introducing the student to fabrication and pipe layout. During this module students will
have the opportunity to test two additional Welder Qualifications aligning with their career pathway including an AWS® B2.1 open
root single v-groove weld on carbon steel welded in the 3G position using gas metal arc welding pulsed spray transfer and an
AWS® D1.1 single v-groove weld with backing on carbon steel welded in the 2G position using self-shielded flux cored arc welding.
Accomplished students should have the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level welder-fabricator and production welder.

GTA202 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” Pipe 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GMA301 Gas Metal Arc Welding Industrial 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GMA202 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2 weeks 70 clock hours
FCA201 Flux Cored Arc Welding Advanced 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA205 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Aluminum 2 weeks 70 clock hours
FAB101 Introduction to Metal Fabrication 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF101 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders I 2 weeks 70 clock hours

Pathway Option 4: Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Book Fees: $1,010.00

Students enrolled in the Gas tungsten Arc Welder Pathway will develop skills and learn techniques commonly applied in gas tungsten
arc welding, and complete training focusing of pipe fitting and fabrication. While completing this module, students will have the
opportunity to test two additional Welder Qualifications aligning with their career pathway including an AWS® D17.1 open root butt
joint on .030” stainless steel welded in the 1G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and an AWS® D1.1 carbon steel
open root 2” pipe welded in the 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary
to succeed as an entry level gas tungsten arc welder.

GTA205 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Aluminum 2 weeks 70 clock hours

GTA301 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Aerospace 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA202 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” Pipe 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GTA302 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” Pipe 2 weeks 70 clock hours
FAB101 Introduction to Metal Fabrication 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF101 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders I 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF201 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II 2 weeks 70 clock hours

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Pathway Option 5: Downhill Pipe Welder Book Fees: $970.00
Students enrolled in the Downhill Pipe Welder Pathway will develop skills and learn techniques commonly applied to downhill
shielded metal arc welding and the welding of gas transmission lines, uphill shielded metal arc welding, and pipe fitting. During this
module students will have the opportunity to test two additional Welder Qualifications aligning with their career pathway including
an open root carbon steel 6” pipe welded in the 6G position using the shielded metal arc welding process with downhill travel and a
12-on-12 branch connection test in accordance with Standard API®1104 using the shielded metal arc welding process with downhill
travel. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level downhill welder.

SMA301 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G Uphill 4 weeks 140 clock hours
SMA401 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA402 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2” Pipe 6G Uphill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA403 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe Downhill 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA502 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Downhill, API® 12-on-12 Branch 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF101 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders I 2 weeks 70 clock hours
PLF201 Pipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II 2 weeks 70 clock hours

STRUCTURAL WELDING PROGRAM

24 WEEKS 840 CLOCK HOURS 84.0 CEU TUITION $13,800.00 BOOK FEES $760.00
This sequence of courses is recommended for the student interested in the major welding processes for all position welding skills on
plate, safety and technical information. The program includes the opportunity to test four Welder Qualifications including shielded
metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Successful completion of this program
gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entry level employment as a structural welder.
WTB101 Welding Technology & Blueprint Reading 2 weeks 70 clock hours
OAW101 Oxyacetylene Welding , Cutting & Brazing 2 weeks 70 clock hours
SMA101 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic 4 weeks 140 clock hours
SMA201 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced 4 weeks 140 clock hours
GMA101 Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GMA201 Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA102 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Carbon Steel 2 weeks 70 clock hours
GTA204 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2 weeks 70 clock hours
FCA101 Flux Cored Arc Welding Basic 2 weeks 70 clock hours
WTB201 Advanced Blueprint Reading 2 weeks 70 clock hours

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. The Institute reserves the right to modify the
sequence of courses as needed.

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