Combination Welding and Fitting
- Credential: Diploma
- Program cost: Not listed
- Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
- GI Bill: Eligible
- Program Length: 30 weeks
- AWS Prep: Available
Schedule: Two 16-week semesters; day classes Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or night classes 5:00-11:00 p.m.; online/hybrid theory is approved but supervised hands-on labs are required
This eight-month diploma prepares students for entry-level work as welders, fitters, fabricators, burners,… Read full descriptionHide full description for Combination Welding and Fitting
This eight-month diploma prepares students for entry-level work as welders, fitters, fabricators, burners, welding operators and related roles. The 795-clock-hour, 27.5-credit curriculum includes introduction to welding, oxy-fuel cutting, pipe Stick welding, plasma and carbon arc cutting, blueprint reading, welding math, non-ferrous welding, TIG, MIG and Flux-Core welding, print composition and fabrication projects. Supervised labs reinforce equipment setup, welding in multiple positions, material preparation, fit-up and troubleshooting. The school explicitly states that students prepare for AWS D1.1, ASME and API certifications.