Crider's Institute of Welding Technology

Crider's Institute of Welding Technology is a private career school in Grain Valley, Missouri. Its 16- and 24-week career programs combine approximately 20 percent classroom instruction with 80 percent supervised shop practice in Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, cutting, fabrication, and blueprint reading; the longer program adds concentrated pipe welding. Tuition for each career program includes tools, protective gear, materials, supplies, books, and two welding certification tests. The school also offers a separate eight-hour introductory hobby course.

Programs Offered

Master Pipe Welding Program

A 600-hour, 24-week career program combining classroom instruction and extensive shop practice. Curriculum includes oxy-fuel, carbon-arc, and plasma…

Program cost: $21,000
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 600 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Main Campus — Grain Valley, MO

Structural and Alloy Welding Program

A 400-hour, 16-week career program covering the same core curriculum as the Master Pipe program except the 220-hour PIPE-201 course. Students receive…

Program cost: $15,750
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 400 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Main Campus — Grain Valley, MO

Welding for the Hobbyist

An eight-hour introductory hands-on course for personal projects rather than career preparation. Official course material covers welding safety, basic…

Processes: MIG, Stick
Program Length: 8 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main Campus — Grain Valley, MO

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