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Program: #101 Stick Welding – Structural 

Total Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks   Tuition: $2,000.00  Material: $1,200.00 est.  Administrative Fee: $100.00  Price: $3,300.00  Performance Objectives/Description:   Students will learn the SMAW welding process, welding codes, rod selection, reading basic. They will also perform plate welding in various positions (1G,2G, 3G, 4G) using 6010  electrodes for stringer and 7018 electrodes for the remainder. Students will also review plate bevel preparation and Perform plate welding in various positions using 7018 electrodes. Students will learn the basics of coding, rod selections. A Student will seek employment as a welder in a type of Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company.  Program Outline Subject title Lecture Lab Total SMAW welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding (Plate or pipe in a flat 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 3 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 4 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours  Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours  Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age  Required Textbooks: None.  Instructional Methods: Hands-on training.  Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw  Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #102 Stick Welding – Pipe 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,200.00 est. 

Administrative: $100.00 

Price: $3,300.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

Students will learn techniques of basic pipe fitting, use of ’90s, T’s, flanges, valves, take-offs,  templates, and uphill welding techniques on the pipe. Students will perform SMAW pipe welding with 6010 electrode stringer and 7018 electrode remainder in pipe positions of (1G,2G,5G,6G) and also perform 6010 electrode root and 7018 electrode fill and cap in (1G,2G,5G,6G) position. 

Students will learn the SMAW welding process, welding codes, rod selection, reading basic. In addition, they will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G, 5G, 6G) using 6010  electrodes for stringer and 7018 electrodes for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation, and perform pipe welding in various positions using 7018 electrodes. A Student will be able to seek employment as a welder in any type of Refinery Company, Commercial Construction  Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total SMAW welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 6 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course which represents 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #103 Stick Welding Downhill – Pipeline  

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2000.00 

Material: $1200.00 est. 

Administrative fee: $100.00 

Price: $3,300.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

Students will learn techniques of basic pipe fitting, use of ’90s, T’s, flanges, valves, take-offs,  templates, and downhill welding techniques on the pipe. Students will perform SMAW pipe welding with 6010 electrode stringer and 8010 electrode remainder in pipe positions of (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G).  Perform 6010 electrode root and 8010 electrode fill and cap in (1G,2G,5G,6G) position. Students will learn the SMAW welding process, welding codes, rod selection, reading basic. In addition, they will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G, 5G, 6G) using 6010 electrodes for stringer and 8010 electrodes for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation, and  Perform pipe welding in various positions using 8010 electrodes. A Student will be able to seek employment as a welder in any type of Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total SMAW welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 6 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course which represents 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #104 Heliarc – Welding on a pipe 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,800.00 est. 

Administrative Fee: $100.00  

Price: $3,900.00 

Performance Objectives/Description: *** 

Students will learn procedures for heat settings on thin gauge applications, purging stainless steel pipe, weld cleaning on aluminum and stainless steel, perform aluminum and stainless steel welding on pipe using TIG in various positions with different rod sizes. They will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G, 5G, 6G) using TIG rod for stringer and TIG  rod for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using a TIG rod. Students will seek employment as a welder in any Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total TIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 6 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate. 

***The difference between Course #104 and #106 are as follows: #104 is working with steel materials, and #106 is working with copper materials that require welding in different temperatures to ensure proper welds. It also differs in the workforce as each one is a specialized job. **

Program: #105 Heliarc – Welding Plate 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,800.00 est. 

Administrative: $100.00 

Price: $3,900.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

This course essentially focuses on developing pipe welding techniques in four basic positions and builds. SMAW processes are used to practice weld technique and perform basic butt welds using mild steel. Two primary welding electrodes are applied to various welding exercises and students learn fundamental procedures related to root pass and fill welds. Students continue to build their skills through a series of project exercises designed to reinforce skills and knowledge learned. Students expand their skills about related welding diagrams and drawings and methods of coding various types of metal. Drawings are used to communicate lab project information and reinforce reading and interpreting welding symbols. In addition, they will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G,3G) using TIG carbon rod for stringer and carbon rod for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation, and perform pipe welding in various positions using TIG. A Student will be able to seek employment as a welder in any type of Refinery  Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total TIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 3 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course which represents 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam  which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate

Program: #106 Copper-Nickel Welding 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Price: $4,600.00 

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Materials: $2,500.00 est. 

Administrative Fee: 100.00 

Performance Objectives/Description: *** 

Students will learn procedures for heat settings on thin gauge applications, purging stainless steel pipe, weld cleaning on aluminum and stainless steel, perform aluminum and stainless steel welding on pipe using TIG in various positions with different rod sizes. In addition, they will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G, 5G, 6G) using TIG rod for stringer and TIG  rod for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation, and perform pipe welding in various positions using a TIG rod. Students will be able to seek employment as a welder in any type of  Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total TIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 6 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course which represents 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate. ***The difference between Course #104 and  #106, are as follows: #104 is working with steel materials and #106 is working with copper materials that require welding in different temperatures to ensure proper welds. It also differs in the workforce as each one is a specialized job. ***

Program: #107 Flux Core Welding (pipe) 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,200.00 est. 

Administrative: $100.00 

Price: $3,300.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

Students will learn the interpretation of pipe and fitting markings, metal color codes, pipe welding symbols, pipe diagrams, and welds, sketch isometric drawings, complete the research project,  MIG and Flux core welding procedures, and perform pipe welding in various positions  (1G,2G,5G,6G) using Flux core. They will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G, 5G, 6G) using flux core wire .045 for stringer and flux core wire .045 for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using .045 flux core wire. Students will seek employment as a welder in any Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total Welding process, safety and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 6 Groove Welding with Restriction Ring 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #108 Stainless Steel Welding Structural  

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $2,000.00 est. 

Administrative: $100.00 

Price: $4,100.00 

Performance Objectives:  

This course essentially focuses on developing pipe welding techniques in four basic positions and builds. SMAW processes are used to practice weld technique and perform basic butt welds using mild steel. Two primary welding electrodes are applied to various welding exercises, and students learn fundamental procedures related to root pass and fill welds. Students continue to build their skills through a series of project exercises designed to reinforce skills and knowledge learned. Students expand their skills about related welding diagrams and drawings and methods of coding various types of metal. Drawings are used to communicate lab project information and reinforce reading and interpreting welding symbols. They will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G,3G) using TIG carbon rod for stringer and stainless steel rod for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using TIG. A Student will seek employment as a welder in any Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total TIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 3 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #109 MIG Welding 

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,200.00 est. 

Administrative Fee: $100.00 

Price: $3,300.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

The student will learn the interpretation of pipe and fitting markings, metal color codes, pipe welding symbols, pipe diagrams, and welds, sketch isometric drawings, complete the research project,  MIG and Flux Core welding procedures, perform plate welding in various positions (2F, 2G, 3G)  using MIG. They will also perform pipe welding in various positions (1G,2G,3G)  using MIG wire stringer and MIG wire for the remainder. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using MIG. A Student will seek employment as a welder in any Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total MIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 3 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 4 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 5 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #110 Flux Core Welding (structural

Subject Hours: 80 contact hours. 20 hours a week for 4 weeks  

Tuition: $2,000.00 

Material: $1,200.00 est. 

Administrative Fee: $100.00 

Price: $3,300.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

Students will be learning the interpretation of plate and fitting markings, metal color codes, pipe welding symbols. They will also perform plate welding in various positions (1G,2G,  5G, 6G) using flux core wire .045 for stringer and flux core wire .045 for the remainder. The student will also review plate bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using .045  flux core wire. Students will seek employment as a welder in any type of Refinery Company,  Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total Welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 2 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 3 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours Position 4 Groove Welding 0 hours 18 hours 18hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 72 hours 80hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 80-hour course, representing 30% of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #111 Combination Welding 

Subject Hours: 300 contact hours. 25 hours a week for 12 weeks  

Tuition: $3,000.00 

Material: $9,400.00 est. 

Administrative Fee: $100.00 

Price: $12,500.00 

Performance Objectives/Description:  

Students will learn the procedures of three types of welding to become a combination of the welder.  The student will learn structural welding in all positions required for testing, (2G,3G,4G) following pipe welding with the stick, training on (5G, 6G) and finally completing Heliarc welding and train to accomplish it (5G, 6G, positions) purging stainless steel pipe, weld cleaning on and stainless steel, perform stainless steel welding on pipe using TIG in various positions with different rod sizes. Students will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various TIG rod and stick rod positions. Students will seek employment as a  combination welder in any Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company, or any welding company. 

Program Outline

Subject title Lecture Lab Total Welding process, safety, and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours Position 1 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 73 hours 73hours Position 2 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 73 hours 73hours Position 3 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 73 hours 73hours Position 4 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 73 hours 73hours 

Subtotals 8 hours 292 hours 300hours 

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age 

Required Textbooks: None. 

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training. 

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle Grinds, Torches, Cutting  Saw 

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 248-hour course, representing 30%  of the grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam, which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Program: #112 Advance Combination Welding

Subject Hours: 960 contact hours. 40 hours a week for 24 weeks
Tuition: $12,000.00

Material: $15,500.00 est.

Administrative Fee: $100.00

Price: $27,600.00
Performance Objectives/Description:
Students will learn procedures of six types of welding to become a master specialty welder. Students will start by learning MIG and Fluxcore welding procedures, perform plate welding in various positions required for testing (2F, 2G, 3G) using MIG wire stringer and MIG wire for remainder and then in flux core wire .045 for stringer and flux core wire .045 for remainder. Student will then learn stick structural welding in all positions required for testing, (2G,3G,4G) following pipe welding with stick, training on (5G, 6G) and finally completing Heliarc welding and being train to accomplish it (5G, 6G, positions) purging stainless steel pipe, weld cleaning on and stainless steel, perform stainless steel welding on pipe using TIG in various positions with different rod sizes. Student will also review pipe bevel preparation and perform pipe welding in various positions using TIG rod, and stick rod. Student will be able to seek employment as a combination welder in any type of Refinery Company, Commercial Construction Company or any welding company.

Program Outline:
Subject title Lecture Lab Total
Welding process, safety and operational procedures 8 hours 0 hours 8 hours
Position 1 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 238 hours 238hours
Position 2 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 238 hours 238hours Position 3 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 238 hours 238hours
Position 4 Combination Groove Welding 0 hours 238 hours 238hours

Subtotals 8 hours 952 hours 960hours

Prerequisites: admissions to program (GED/HS/ACAA) + 18 years of age

Required Textbooks: None.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on training.

Materials: All Materials provided and Equipment: Welding Machines, Angle grinds, Torches, Cutting Saw

Basis of Grades: Students will need to complete the weekly 960 hour course which represents 30% of grade. It will demonstrate participation and attendance and pass a final hands-on welding exam which will count as 70% to earn their welding certificate.

Subject Descriptions: 

Position 1 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in a welder’s flat front position.  

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 2 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in the welder’s horizontal position. 

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 3 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plate or pipe in a vertical position to the welder. 

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 4 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in the welder’s overhead position. 

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 1 Combination Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in the welder’s flat front position.  

0 hours lecture, 60 lab hours total 60 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 2 Combination Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in the welder’s horizontal position. 

0 hours lecture, 60 lab hours total 60 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 3 Combination Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plate or pipe in a vertical position to the welder.  

0 hours lecture, 60 lab hours total 60 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 4 Combination Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for plates or pipes in the welder’s overhead position. 

0 hours lecture, 60 lab hours total 60 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

SMAW welding process, safety, and operational procedures: Students will learn welding positions using shielded metal arc welding. 

8 hours lecture, 0 lab hours total 8 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 5 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for pipe fixed in a vertical position to the welder. 

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

Position 6 Groove Welding: Students will learn welding positions for pipe fixed in an inclined at a 45 degrees position of the welder. 

0 hours lecture, 18 lab hours total 18 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

TIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures: Students will learn welding positions using gas tungsten insert arc welding. 

8 hours 0 hours total of 8 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program 

MIG welding process, safety, and operational procedures: Students will learn welding positions using gas metal arc welding. 

8 hours 0 hours total of 8 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program


Welding process, safety, and operational procedures: Students will learn all the various welding processes & be able to identify each one along with proper safety & operations of the machines and tools.

8 hours 0 hours total of 8 hours; No Prerequisites other than admission to the program

Program Information

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