National Welding Academy

A four-week advanced pipe course for welders already proficient in Stick welding and open-butt bevel plate work. Students progress to pipe welding in multiple positions and may pursue optional certification through an outside testing company. Prior training or documented work experience is required, or the school can perform an onsite evaluation.

A four-week introduction to TIG theory and technique. Students practice fillet welds in multiple positions and begin open-butt bevel plate work. Basic oxyfuel-cutting experience or equivalent prior welding training is required.

A six-week advanced pipe course for welders with prior TIG and Stick open-butt bevel plate experience. Students weld pipe with both processes, receive an introduction to pipe fitting and may pursue optional certification through outside testing.

An eight-week advanced TIG course for students with prior TIG experience. Training develops welding skills on multiple alloys and in multiple positions.

A four-week advanced TIG pipe course for welders already proficient in TIG and open-butt bevel plate welding. Students weld pipe in all positions and may pursue optional certification through outside testing.

A 12-week course for intermediate Stick welders that progresses from open-butt bevel plate welding into pipe. Students cut, fit and weld in all positions and conclude with an introduction to TIG. Prior basic Stick experience is required; optional third-party certification testing is available.

A 10-week course covering MIG with E70S-6 wire and different shielding gases, plus flux-core welding with 71T-1 wire. Students practice both processes in multiple positions. Basic oxyfuel-cutting experience or equivalent prior welding training is required.