Eti Technical College

ETI Technical College of Niles is a private career college in Niles, Ohio. Its Combination Welding and Fitting diploma uses a learn-by-doing model with classroom theory and supervised laboratory practice. The 795-clock-hour curriculum covers safety, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, Stick pipe welding, TIG, MIG, Flux-Core and non-ferrous welding, blueprint reading, fit-up and fabrication. Day and evening cohorts complete two 16-week semesters, and students prepare for AWS D1.1, ASME and API certifications.

Programs Offered

Combination Welding and Fitting

Credential: Diploma
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 description

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.

Offered at

Main Campus — Niles, OH

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