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Virginia School of Metal

Virginia School of Metal is a private welding school that has moved to a 6,000-square-foot facility in Waynesboro under new ownership. Courses range from short introductory workshops to career-focused training and process-specific AWS qualification classes. Current official pages document hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, while career material also documents plasma and oxyacetylene cutting. The school offers weekday hours Tuesday through Thursday and selected classes every other weekend. Its current course menu separates introductory, advanced, career-bundle and qualification offerings rather than presenting one four-month program.

Programs Offered

Introductory Sampler Workshop

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $475
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 2 days
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

A two-day introductory workshop for prospective career students, hobbyists and beginners. Students spend approximately four hours each on MIG, TIG and… Read full description

A two-day introductory workshop for prospective career students, hobbyists and beginners. Students spend approximately four hours each on MIG, TIG and Stick welding to gain a basic overview before choosing further training. The workshop is introductory rather than proficiency or certification training.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Introduction to MIG/MAG Welding

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $450
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 2 days
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Every other weekend, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

A two-day beginner workshop covering MIG welding fundamentals, weld theory and safe setup, with hands-on practice aimed at hobby work, small equipment… Read full description

A two-day beginner workshop covering MIG welding fundamentals, weld theory and safe setup, with hands-on practice aimed at hobby work, small equipment repairs and DIY projects.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Introduction to Stick Welding (SMAW)

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $395
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 2 days
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

A two-day introductory Stick welding workshop for beginners and hobbyists. After initial theory and demonstration, students spend most of the course… Read full description

A two-day introductory Stick welding workshop for beginners and hobbyists. After initial theory and demonstration, students spend most of the course welding under instructor guidance, progressing through practice welds and destructive tests. Required protective equipment is provided.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Introduction to TIG Welding (GTAW)

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $295
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 1 day
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Selected class dates; school hours Tuesday-Thursday and every other weekend, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

A one-day introductory TIG welding class for beginners. It provides hands-on foundational training in TIG before students pursue advanced TIG… Read full description

A one-day introductory TIG welding class for beginners. It provides hands-on foundational training in TIG before students pursue advanced TIG instruction.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Advanced MIG/MAG Welding

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $450
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 2 days
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Selected class dates; school hours Tuesday-Thursday and every other weekend, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

A two-day advanced MIG/MAG class for students who have completed introductory MIG training. Official material describes practice with stainless steel… Read full description

A two-day advanced MIG/MAG class for students who have completed introductory MIG training. Official material describes practice with stainless steel and an advanced art project.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Advanced TIG Welding

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $450
Processes: TIG
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Selected class dates; school hours Tuesday-Thursday and every other weekend, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Advanced TIG training for students who have completed the introductory TIG course, focusing on welding stainless steel and aluminum.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Career Bundle 1

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $9,500
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 224 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: School hours Tuesday-Thursday and selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career-focused hands-on training in Stick, MIG and TIG welding with introductory blueprint-reading and basic fabrication content. The older official… Read full description

Career-focused hands-on training in Stick, MIG and TIG welding with introductory blueprint-reading and basic fabrication content. The older official detail page describes 224 training hours; the current site continues to list the bundle but should be contacted to confirm the current hour total.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Career Bundle 2

Credential: Course Completion
Program cost: $10,500
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 272 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: School hours Tuesday-Thursday and selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career-focused training that includes Career Bundle 1's Stick, MIG and TIG content plus plasma cutting and oxyacetylene heating and cutting. The older… Read full description

Career-focused training that includes Career Bundle 1's Stick, MIG and TIG content plus plasma cutting and oxyacetylene heating and cutting. The older official detail page describes 272 training hours; the current site says career offerings extend up to 280 hours, so the current total should be confirmed.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

MIG Welding AWS Qualification

Credential: AWS Qualification Preparation
Program cost: $3,600
Processes: MIG
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: School hours Tuesday-Thursday and selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Process-specific MIG welding training explicitly offered for AWS qualification. The current course category confirms the offering and price; the accessible source does not publish a current… Read full description

Process-specific MIG welding training explicitly offered for AWS qualification. The current course category confirms the offering and price; the accessible source does not publish a current duration.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

TIG Welding AWS Qualification

Credential: AWS Qualification Preparation
Program cost: $3,600
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 64 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: School hours Tuesday-Thursday and selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

A process-specific TIG course focused on AWS welding qualification. An older official detail page describes 64 training hours, while the current… Read full description

A process-specific TIG course focused on AWS welding qualification. An older official detail page describes 64 training hours, while the current category page confirms the course and current price.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

Stick Welding AWS Qualification

Credential: AWS Qualification Preparation
Program cost: $3,600
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 80 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: School hours Tuesday-Thursday and selected weekends, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

An 80-hour process-specific Stick welding class focused solely on AWS welding qualification.

Offered at

Waynesboro Facility — Waynesboro, VA

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