Apex Technical School

Apex Technical School is a nonprofit adult vocational school in Long Island City, Queens, licensed by the New York State Education Department and accredited by ACCSC. Its 900-hour Combination Welding Technology certificate combines classroom instruction with shop practice for entry-level welding work. The curriculum covers blueprint reading and metal layout and fabrication, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Stick, MIG and Flux-Core, TIG, plasma cutting, and manual and automatic cutting. Full-time and part-time day or evening options can be completed in as little as seven months.

Programs Offered

Combination Welding Technology Program

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 900 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Full-time or part-time; day and evening options (as fast as 7 months)

This 900-hour certificate combines classroom concepts with hands-on shop practice for entry-level welding work. Students study blueprint reading,… Read full description

This 900-hour certificate combines classroom concepts with hands-on shop practice for entry-level welding work. Students study blueprint reading, trade math, metal layout and fabrication; oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing; basic and advanced Stick welding; MIG and Flux-Core setup and procedures; TIG setup and procedures; plasma cutting; and manual and automatic cutting. Full-time and part-time day or evening options are available, and Apex says the program can be completed in as little as seven months.

Offered at

Long Island City Campus — Long Island City, NY

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