Merrill Institute

Merrill Institute provides project-focused welding training inside an operating manufacturing environment in Alma, Michigan. Its 484-hour AWS Level I SENSE Welder program spans 12 weeks and devotes about 85 percent of training time to welding labs. Students train in Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux-Core welding as well as manual and mechanized oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting and air-carbon-arc cutting. The school also publishes 244-hour partial AWS certification programs focused separately on Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, and operates as an AWS Accredited Test Facility.

Programs Offered

AWS Level 1 SENSE Welder

Credential: AWS Level I SENSE Welder Certification
Program cost: $12,000
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 484 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: 12 weeks; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

A 484-hour, 12-week full certification program covering Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding plus oxyfuel,… Read full description

A 484-hour, 12-week full certification program covering Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding plus oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting. Training is approximately 85 percent hands-on in welding labs and 15 percent classroom instruction. Students also complete modules in welding drawings and symbols, inspection and testing, and equipment setup and repair. Graduates earn AWS Level I SENSE Welder certification and receive one welding certification test at Merrill's AWS Accredited Test Facility at no additional cost.

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Merrill Institute — Alma, MI

AWS SMAW Partial Certification Program

Credential: AWS SMAW Certification
Program cost: $6,000
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 244 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Individual certification course; scheduling arranged with institute

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Students complete shared modules in welding orientation, safety,… Read full description

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Students complete shared modules in welding orientation, safety, drawings and symbols, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, air-carbon-arc cutting, and welding inspection and testing before SMAW Process I and II. Training covers equipment setup and repairs plus fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel.

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Merrill Institute — Alma, MI

AWS GMAW Partial Certification Program

Credential: AWS GMAW Certification
Program cost: $6,000
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 244 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Individual certification course; scheduling arranged with institute

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Gas Metal Arc Welding. Shared modules cover welding orientation, safety, drawings and… Read full description

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Gas Metal Arc Welding. Shared modules cover welding orientation, safety, drawings and symbols, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, air-carbon-arc cutting, and welding inspection and testing. GMAW instruction includes short-circuit and spray-transfer fillet and groove welds on carbon steel.

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Merrill Institute — Alma, MI

AWS FCAW Partial Certification Program

Credential: AWS FCAW Certification
Program cost: $6,000
Processes: Flux-Core
Program Length: 244 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Individual certification course; scheduling arranged with institute

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in self-shielded and gas-shielded Flux-Core Arc Welding. Shared modules include welding… Read full description

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in self-shielded and gas-shielded Flux-Core Arc Welding. Shared modules include welding orientation, safety, drawings and symbols, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, air-carbon-arc cutting, and welding inspection and testing. FCAW study covers equipment, welds and additional welding positions on carbon steel.

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Merrill Institute — Alma, MI

AWS GTAW Partial Certification Program

Credential: AWS GTAW Certification
Program cost: $6,000
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 244 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Individual certification course; scheduling arranged with institute

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Shared modules cover welding orientation, safety, drawings and… Read full description

A 244-hour process-specific AWS certification program in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Shared modules cover welding orientation, safety, drawings and symbols, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, air-carbon-arc cutting, and welding inspection and testing. TIG training includes carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel and aluminum in documented positions and thickness ranges.

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Merrill Institute — Alma, MI

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