Paul D. Camp Community College

Paul D. Camp Community College offers credit Career Studies Certificates in general welding and professional pipe welding, plus short-term Fast Track and marine-welder training. Official program information documents extensive hands-on shop instruction, multiple arc-welding and thermal-cutting processes, structural and pipe work, and opportunities to earn AWS qualifications. Current workforce welding courses are held at the Workforce Trades and Innovation Center in Suffolk.

Programs Offered

General Welding Career Studies Certificate

Credential: Career Studies Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural
Program Length: 2 semesters
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: As little as seven months; two semesters

A hands-on Career Studies Certificate that prepares students for entry-level structural and commercial welding work. Workshop-based training covers… Read full description

A hands-on Career Studies Certificate that prepares students for entry-level structural and commercial welding work. Workshop-based training covers Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, out-of-position welding, plate fit-up and welding, cutting procedures and shop equipment. Students are encouraged to complete AWS qualification tests, including structural plate and tack-welder qualifications and AWS SENSE Level 1.

Fast Track Welding with AWS Certification

Credential: AWS Certified Welder training
Program cost: $3,900
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Monday-Thursday evenings, 4:30-9:30 PM

An intensive short-term marine-welding course with predominantly hands-on training. The current evening schedule runs Monday through Thursday and… Read full description

An intensive short-term marine-welding course with predominantly hands-on training. The current evening schedule runs Monday through Thursday and prepares students for the AWS Certified Welder examination; the exam fee is included in tuition.

Offered at

Workforce Trades and Innovation Center — Suffolk, VA

Marine Welder Level 1

Credential: AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 1
Program cost: $3,900
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three weeks; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

A three-week pre-hire marine-welding course focused on entry-level ship-repair work and the basics of Stick welding. The AWS certification test is… Read full description

A three-week pre-hire marine-welding course focused on entry-level ship-repair work and the basics of Stick welding. The AWS certification test is included on the final day.

Offered at

Workforce Trades and Innovation Center — Suffolk, VA

Marine Welder Level 2

Credential: AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 2
Program cost: $3,900
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three weeks; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; dates TBD

The second 120-hour level of Camp's marine-welder pathway. Level 1 is required; instruction is scheduled for full-time weekday delivery and leads to… Read full description

The second 120-hour level of Camp's marine-welder pathway. Level 1 is required; instruction is scheduled for full-time weekday delivery and leads to the AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 2 credential.

Offered at

Workforce Trades and Innovation Center — Suffolk, VA

Marine Welder Level 3

Credential: AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 3
Program cost: $3,900
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 120 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three weeks; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; dates TBD

The third 120-hour level of Camp's marine-welder pathway. Level 2 is required; instruction is scheduled for full-time weekday delivery and leads to… Read full description

The third 120-hour level of Camp's marine-welder pathway. Level 2 is required; instruction is scheduled for full-time weekday delivery and leads to the AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 3 credential.

Offered at

Workforce Trades and Innovation Center — Suffolk, VA

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