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Tidewater Tech

Tidewater Tech is a private career and technical school in Norfolk, Virginia. Its main campus offers two hands-on welding diplomas: a 24-credit Combination Welding program designed for completion in 33 weeks and a 36-credit Combination Maritime Welding program designed for completion in 48 weeks. Students train in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding, metal fabrication and cutting, with the maritime program adding advanced plate and pipe applications used in shipbuilding and repair. Both programs include explicit preparation opportunities for American Welding Society certifications.

Programs Offered

Combination Maritime Welding

  • Credential: Diploma
  • Program cost: $31,530
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 48 weeks
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Full-time; day or evening classes available

A 36-credit diploma designed for full-time completion in 48 weeks. Students learn welding fundamentals with a… Read full description for Combination Maritime Welding

A 36-credit diploma designed for full-time completion in 48 weeks. Students learn welding fundamentals with a shipbuilding and repair focus, including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding, metal fabrication, plasma and oxyfuel cutting, advanced plate work, and TIG welding on carbon-steel pipe. Training uses hands-on facilities and supports AWS certification opportunities in structural steel, bridge-code plate, and pipe qualification positions.

Combination Welding

  • Credential: Diploma
  • Program cost: $21,528
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 33 weeks
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Full-time; day or evening classes available

A 24-credit diploma designed for full-time completion in 33 weeks. The hands-on program teaches MIG, TIG,… Read full description for Combination Welding

A 24-credit diploma designed for full-time completion in 33 weeks. The hands-on program teaches MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding, metal fabrication and repair, plus plasma and oxyfuel cutting. Students train in an AWS Accredited Testing Facility and can prepare for FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW qualifications in multiple positions, including AWS vertical and overhead certification opportunities.

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