Advanced Technology Institute

Advanced Technology Institute is a private technical institute in Virginia Beach. Its Maritime Welding Technology programs prepare students for entry-level structural and pipe welding work in shipyards, repair facilities, construction, and related industries. Training uses classroom and laboratory instruction, with ATI reporting that approximately 80% of welding instruction occurs in the shop. Students work in individual booths with steel and aluminum, learn structural and pipe applications, and may earn AWS certifications through on-site testing. ATI also offers an Associate in Occupational Science option that adds leadership, communication, technical writing, and computing coursework.

Programs Offered

Maritime Welding Technology

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $29,880
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 15 months
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day or evening; four days per week on various schedules

The 1,200-clock-hour Maritime Welding Technology diploma trains students in construction and repair of steel… Read full description

The 1,200-clock-hour Maritime Welding Technology diploma trains students in construction and repair of steel equipment and structures, structural welding, and pipe welding in multiple positions. The curriculum includes blueprint reading, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, aluminum welding, 2G, 5G, and 6G pipe, and an advanced projects and certification course. Instruction combines classroom work with realistic shop training, and ATI states that about 80% of instructional time is spent in the shop. The program is designed for entry-level combination structural and pipe welding employment, including work in shipyards and repair facilities.

Offered at

Main Campus — Virginia Beach, VA

Trades Leadership with Specialization in Maritime Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Occupational Science
Program cost: $37,350
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural
Program Length: 18 months
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day or evening; four days per week, with leadership coursework designed for remote delivery and one on-campus evening per week

This Associate in Occupational Science incorporates ATI's full Maritime Welding Technology curriculum and adds Applied Computer Applications,… Read full description

This Associate in Occupational Science incorporates ATI's full Maritime Welding Technology curriculum and adds Applied Computer Applications, Technical Writing and Applied Communications, and Critical Thinking and Leadership Skills. The welding core covers steel construction and repair, structural and pipe welding, blueprint reading, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, aluminum, and 2G, 5G, and 6G pipe. The leadership component develops communication, employee-relations, inventory-management, and supervisory skills.

Offered at

Main Campus — Virginia Beach, VA

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