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LEARN TO WELD

 HANDS-ON   FAST TRACK  INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

SCHOOL CLOSED WEEK OF MARCH 13TH AND MARCH 20TH.

​CLASS RESUMES TUESDAY MARCH 28TH

YOUR FUTURE IS IN GREAT HANDS!

 A CALIFORNIA STATE APPROVED WELDING SCHOOL 

California Welding Institute is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). The Bureau’s approval means that the institution has complied with the standards set forth by the Bureau. The bureau does not endorse any programs and approval does not mean that the institution exceeds minimum state standards. For more information visit www.bppe.ca.gov or call 888-370-7589.
Our Team:
Lead Technical Expert/ Lead Welding Instructor: George Rolla, 47 years of welding experience. AWS Certified Welding Engineer by knowledge and experience, AWS Senior CWI, AWS Certified Welding Educator and AWS Certified Welder. AWS D17 Committee Member, AWS Los Angeles Section Vice Chair, Past Chair & Technical Expert

Operations Manager / Welding Instructor: Mariana Ludmer, 18 years of welding experience, AWS CWI, CWE, CW. Bachelor's in Economics from U.C Berkeley, M.S. in Engineering Management from National University, ASQ Process Analyst certifications, DIR certifications for business continuity. AWS Los Angeles Section Chair, AWS Certification Exam Bank Committee member, AWS D17 Committee Member.

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS

DISTINGUISHED INSTRUCTORS:
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- California Welding Institute is recognized as a key contributor to the 2022 AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Welding Competition & Fair
- Lead Instructor George Rolla receives the 2021 AWS District 21 Private Instructor of the Year Award for his leadership in the Private Education Sector
- California Welding Institute receives the 2021 AWS Welding Workforce Grant - a National recognition to schools that make significant contributions to the welding industry by producing welding personnel
EXPERIENCED:
- 45 years of experience as professional welders
- 30 years of experience teaching others to weld
- 15 years of experience as welding expert consultants
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INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED:
- AWS PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020-2021
- AWS CWI OF THE YEAR AWARD
- U.S. DELEGATE FOR AEROSPACE WELDING STANDARDS COMMITTEE
- MULTIPLE INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS


WORKING PROFESSIONALS:
- welding expert witnesses
-  welding expert consultants
- professional welders
​- developing welding procedures for companies
- training and certifying welding employees
- fabricating products that industry needs



WELDING IS OUR PASSION. TRAIN WITH THE BEST!

OPEN ENROLLMENT - START ANY TIME

CLASS SCHEDULE:
EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.  
​Twice a week only and mandatory.
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Courses Offered:

  • 24-week Career Specific programs:
  • Designed to take the student to a Professional/Journeyman skill level, earning multiple certifications.
  • Reward: earn more money after school. Possibility to obtain higher paying jobs and join trades unions as high level apprentices (skip the waitlist!)
  • See list of Career Bundles at the bottom of the page - or download course catalog for complete information.
8 Week Courses:
  • Entry Level courses. Designed to learn to weld and get certified to obtain an entry level job.
  • Intermediate Level courses. Designed to advance your skills and obtain higher wages.
  • Advanced Level courses. Designed for professional welders wishing to advance their careers for higher pay.
  • View course catalog for course list and pricing.
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BUNDLE 1 
ALL AROUND WELDER
structural and pipe
This 24-week course is the foundation for a more versatile welding career.
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BUNDLE 5
AEROSPACE WELDER
This 24-week course specializes in TIG welding for Aerospace Applications, requiring high precision.
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BUNDLE 9
I-CAR AUTOMOTIVE WELDER
This 24-week course specializes in welding for automotive applications.
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BUNDLE 2
IRONWORKER WELDER
This 24-week course is for those who want to work primarily in steel building construction or fabrication.
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BUNDLE 6
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING INDUSTRY WELDER
This 24-week course specializes in welding for hygienic/sanitary applications.
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BUNDLE 10
underwater welder (dry welder)
This 24-week course prepares you for a career as an underwater welder.
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BUNDLE 3 
PROCESS PRESSURE PIPING WELDER
This 24-week course specializes in pipe welding and fabrication for pressure vessels and low pressure piping systems
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BUNDLE 7
 LIGHT GAGE WELDER (DECKING AND FRAMING)
This 24-week course specializes in welding for decking and framing.
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BUNDLE 4
PIPELINE WELDER
This 24-week course specializes in pipe welding for oil, natural gas, water and other pipelines.
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BUNDLE 8
Motorsports Welder
This 24-week course specializes in welding for motorsports fabrication.
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24-WEEK Welder Career Bundles:

 
BUNDLE 1 - ALL AROUND WELDER: STRUCTURAL AND PRESSURE PIPING
This course is the foundation for a more versatile welding career.
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W101 - SMAW AWS D1.1/L.A City Welder Certification Structural Steel Plate
  2. W102 - FCAW AWS D1.1/L.A City Welder Certification Structural Steel Plate
  3. W201 - SMAW ASME Section 9 AWS B2.1 Basic Pipe Welding Course
  4. PDH-LAWC - L.A City Welder Certification Written Exam Preparation Class
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is for students who want to develop skills for a more versatile welding career. Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding and pipe welding and be well versed in two different welding processes (SMAW and FCAW). 
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D1.1 Structural Steel certification with SMAW and FCAW, ASME Section IX Certification. L.A City Written Welder Certification Written Exam (administered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety).
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 4 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50



 
BUNDLE 3 - PROCESS PRESSURE PIPING WELDER
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W201 - SMAW ASME Section IX AWS B2.1 Basic pipe welding course - all uphill
  2. W203 - GTAW/SMAW Combo Welder Basic ASME Section IX, AWS B2.1 or  W203 - GTAW/FCAW-G
  3. W206 - Pipe Layout and Fabrication
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment in process pressure piping such as oil refineries, chemical plants or other processing plants.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test in accordance to ASME Section IX Certification.
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 4 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.  
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50



 
BUNDLE 5 - AEROSPACE WELDER
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:


  1. W301 - CS/SS/AL GTAW Basic AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
  2. W303-ASH GTAW Advanced AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
  3. W303-AT - GTAW Advanced AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a welder in the aerospace industry.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code, AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 
BUNDLE 7 - LIGHT GAGE WELDER (DECKING AND FRAMING)
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W106  - GMAW AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Sheet Steel
  2. W107 - FCAW-S AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Sheet Steel
  3. W108 - SMAW AWS D1.3/L.A City Structural Welding Sheet Steel
​Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a welder in the food and beverage processing industry.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Sheet Steel Code with GMAW, FCAW-S and SMAW.
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 welding courses. Successful completion of each welding course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 
BUNDLE 9 - I-CAR AUTOMOTIVE WELDER
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W304-CS/AL/SS - GMAW BASIC AWS D9.1 SHEET METAL WELDING 
  2. W301-CS/AL/SS - GTAW BASIC AWS D9.1 SHEET METAL WELDING
  3. W306-CS/AL/SS - GmAW OR GTAW I-Car Welding
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a welder in the food and beverage processing industry.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50

 
BUNDLE 2 - IRONWORKER WELDING CAREER
This course if for those who want to work in steel building construction or fabrication.
​Description: This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W101 - SMAW AWS D1.1/L.A City Welder Certification Structural Steel Plate
  2. W102 - FCAW AWS D1.1/L.A City Welder Certification Structural Steel Plate
  3. W105 - FCAW AWS D1.8/Welder Certification Structural Steel Seismic Application
  4. PDH-LAWC - L.A City Welder Certification Written Exam Preparation Class
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding, including welding in moment connections (Seismic applications) and fabrication.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D1.1 Structural Steel certification with SMAW and FCAW,  AWS D1.8 Seismic Supplement with FCAW, and L.A City Written Welder Certification Written Exam (administered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety).
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 4 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 
BUNDLE 4 - PIPELINE WELDER
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W211 - SMAW API 1104 Basic Pipeline Welding - Petrochemical and Natural Gas
  2. W212 - SMAW API 1104 Advanced Pipeline Welding - Petrochemical and Natural Gas
  3. W206 - Pipe Layout and Fabrication
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a pipeline welder (water, gas, oil and other pipelines)
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test in accordance to API 1104.
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 
BUNDLE 6 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING INDUSTRY WELDER
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escription:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W301-SS - GTAW Basic AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding - Stainless Steel
  2. AWS W302-SS - GTAW Advanced AWS D18.1 Stainless Steel Tube & Pipe For Hygienic Applications
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a welder in the food and beverage processing industry.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code, AWS D18.1 Specification for Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems for Sanitary (Hygienic) Applications.
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 2 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $12,930


 
​BUNDLE 8 - MOTORSPORT WELDER
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W304-CS/AL/SS - GMAW BASIC AWS D9.1 SHEET METAL WELDING 
  2. W301-CS/AL/Ss - GTAW BASIC AWS D9.1 SHEET METAL WELDING
  3. W305- Cm/AL- GTAW/GMAW Advanced AWS D8.8 Automotive welding - Chrome Moly/Aluminum
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as a welder in the food and beverage processing industry.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code and AWS D8.8 Automotive welding
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 
BUNDLE 10 - UNDERWATER WELDER (DRY WELDER)
Description:  This career builder bundle includes the following courses, which  must be completed in the sequence shown:
  1. W109 - SMAW AWS D3.6 underwater dry welding (class A welds)
  2. W103 - SMAW AWS D1.1/L.A City Welder Certification Structural steel pipe/tubular
  3. W205 - GTAW Advanced asme Section IX, AWS B2.1 stainless steel and carbon steel pipe welding
Objective: The objective of this career builder bundle is to give students the skills necessary for employment as an underwater welder. Additional training in wet welding environment is necessary to become an underwater welder and wet welding training is not offered by the California Welding Institute.
Certifications: At the end of each course included in the bundle, students will take the corresponding certification test, as follows: AWS D3.6, D1.1, ASME Section IX.
Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
This bundle consists of 3 courses. Successful completion of each course requires passing a certification test.
Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers
Total charges for period of attendance: $19,047.50


 

8-WEEK WELDING COURSES

W101 - SMAW AWS D1.1 / L.A City Welder Certification Structural Steel Plate
Pre-requisite: None.

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders. The course begins with instruction on oxyacetylene welding and cutting and safety procedures for gas welding, followed by SMAW surfacing welds in flat and horizontal positions, and fillet welds in multiple positions, with two different types of electrode. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding, general maintenance and repairs and fabrication shops. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


W102 - FCAW AWS D1.1 / L.A CITY WELDER CERTIFICATION STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATE
Pre-requisite:  W101 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders. The course begins with instruction FCAW-G surfacing welds in flat and horizontal positions, and fillet welds in multiple positions, followed by similar exercises using FCAW-S. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding, general maintenance and repairs and fabrication shops. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

W103 - SMAW AWS D1.1 / L.A CITY WELDER CERTIFICATION STRUCTURAL STEEL Pipe/Tubular
Pre-requisite:  W101 or W108 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders. The course begins with instruction on oxyacetylene cutting and pipe fitting, followed by SMAW exercises involving open roots welds (without backing) on simulated TYK branch joints on structural pipe or tubing to plate in the 6G position, using F4 electrodes. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural steel building welding and fabrication. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

W104 - FCAW-G/FCAW-S AWS D1.1 / L.A CITY WELDER CERTIFICATION STRUCTURAL STEEL PIPE/tubular
Pre-requisite:  W102 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders. The course begins with instruction on oxyacetylene cutting and pipe fitting, followed by welding on structural steel pipe using FCAW-G or FCAW-S. Exercises involve open roots welds (without backing) on simulated TYK branch joints on structural pipe to plate in the 6G position, using E71T-8 welding wire. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural steel building welding and fabrication. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


W105 - FCAW-S AWS D1.8 / WELDER CERTIFICATION strctural steel seismic application
Pre-requisite:  W102 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who will work on moment connections, where welding is Demand Critical, the weld joins the bottom beam flange to the column flange and the weld must be made through a beam web weld access hole. The course begins with instruction on oxyacetylene cutting with the track torch, followed by exercises welding on simulated moment connections in the flat position, using E71T-6 welding wire. Throughout the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding and fabrication. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

W106 - GMAW AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Sheet Steel
Pre-requisite: None.

Description: This course is intended for all skill levels, including novice. The course begins safety procedures for arc welding, followed by GMAW surfacing welds in all positions, and butt joins on 10 gage and 18 gage carbon steel and galvanized steel. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in the same material and thickness.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in decking and framing. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w107 - fcaw-s aws d1.3 structural welding sheet steel
Pre-requisite: None.

Description: This course is intended for all skill levels, including novice. The course begins safety procedures for arc welding, followed by FCAW-S (self shielded) surfacing welds in all positions, and butt joins on 10 gage and 18 gage carbon steel and galvanized steel. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in the same material and thickness.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in decking and framing. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


W108 - smaw aws d1.3 structural welding sheet steel
Pre-requisite: None.

Description: This course is intended for all skill levels, including novice. The course begins safety procedures for arc welding, followed by SMAW surfacing welds in all positions, and butt joins on 10 gage and 18 gage carbon steel and galvanized steel. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in the same material and thickness.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in decking and framing. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

W109 - smaw aws d3.6 underwater dry welding (class a welds)
Pre-requisite: None.

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders that want to pursue a career in underwater welding. This is preliminary training for underwater welding (wet welding). The course begins with instruction on oxyacetylene welding and cutting and safety procedures for gas welding, followed by SMAW surfacing welds in flat and horizontal positions, and fillet welds in multiple positions, with two different types of electrode. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in structural welding, general maintenance and repairs and fabrication shops. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w201 - smaw asme section ix aws b2.1 basic pipe welding course - all uphill
Pre-requisite:  W101 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.
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Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in oil refineries and other process pressure piping.  This course involves welding on 6” schedule 40 or 6” schedule 80 carbon steel pipe - all uphill welding. Exercises involve open roots welds on plate in the 3G and 4G positions, followed by welding on pipe in the 2G, 5G and 6G positions, using E6010 for uphill root and and E7018 for all other weld passes. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in process pressure piping applications (such as in oil refineries). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

w202 - smaw asme section ix aws b2.1 basic pipe welding course - downhill/uphill
Pre-requisite:  W101 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in utility services piping, oil refineries and other process pressure piping.  This course involves welding on 6” schedule 40 or 6” schedule 80 carbon steel pipe - downhill root pass, uphill passes. Exercises involve open roots welds on plate in the 3G and 4G positions, followed by welding on pipe in the 2G, 5G and 6G positions, using E6010 for downhill root and and E7018 for all other weld passes, uphill. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in utility service piping, process pressure piping applications (such as in oil refineries). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
For successful completion the student shall take a practical welding test 6G on pipe. The test will be graded from a scale of 1 to 5. Students will receive a certificate of course completion upon successfully passing the test, which requires a passing score of 3.5 of higher.
 Occupational Classification Code: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers

w203 - gtaw/smaw combo welder basic asme section ix, aws b2.1 pipe welding
Pre-requisite:  W201 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in oil refineries and other process pressure piping.  This course involves welding on 2” schedule 80 XXH carbon steel pipe - all uphill welding. Exercises involve open roots welds on plate in the 3G and 4G positions, followed by welding on pipe in the 2G, 5G and 6G positions. GTAW is used for root and hot pass using ER70S-2 and SMAW E7018 for all other weld passes. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in process pressure piping applications (such as in oil refineries). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test


w204 - gtaw/smaw combo welder advanced asme section ix, aws b2.1 pipe welding
Pre-requisite:  W203 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in oil refineries and other process pressure piping.  This course involves welding on 2–3/4” O.D. x 5/8″ WT x 4 carbon steel pipe - all uphill welding using GTAW for the root and hot pass, and SMAW for filler and cap. Exercises involve welding in 6G and 6GR positions. GTAW is used for root and hot pass using ER70S-2 and SMAW E7018 for all other weld passes. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in process pressure piping applications (such as in oil refineries). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

w205 - gtaw advanced asme section ix, aws b2.1 stainless steel and carbon steel pipe welding
Pre-requisite:  W301-SS or  W302-CS/SS/Al or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in oil refineries, fuel lines, water desalination plants, and other pressure piping.  This course involves welding on  2” schedule 40 stainless steel pipe  and 2” XXH carbon steel pipe- all uphill welding using GTAW. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on stainless steel and carbon steel pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in process pressure piping applications (such as in oil refineries). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.



w206 - pipe layout and fabrication
Pre-requisite:  W201 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.Cal

Description: This course is intended for advanced skill level pipe welders and pipe fitters.  For layouts, this course takes students through the basics of blue print reading of piping systems, measuring elevations, calculating offsets using trigonometry tables, calculating travels and runs, calculating fitting take offs. For fabrication, this course takes students through actual hands on cutting of pipe with a torch pipe beveler, tacking fittings and welding rolled out welds and fixed position welds in accordance to piping blue print.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in natural gas and petrochemical pipelines.


w211 - smaw api 1104 basic pipeline welding - all downhill - petrochemical and gas
Pre-requisite:  W101 or  W201 or  W202 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work on natural gas and petrochemical pipelines and related facilities.  This course involves welding on  8” schedule 20 carbon steel pipe - all downhill welding using SMAW. Exercises involve open roots welds on plate in the 3G and 4G positions, followed by welding on pipe in the 2G and 5G positions, using E6010. Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on carbon steel pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in natural gas and petrochemical pipelines. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

w212 - smaw api 1104 pipeline welding - all downhill - petrochemical and natural gas
Pre-requisite:  W211 or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for advanced level skill welders who want to work on natural gas and petrochemical pipelines and related facilities.  This course involves welding on  10” schedule 40 carbon steel pipe - all downhill welding using SMAW. Exercises involve welding butt joints and branch connections, using E6010, all downhill passes, and also downhill root and low hydrogen electrode uphill fill and cap .Towards completion of the course, the student will weld a series of mock tests in multiple position groove welds on carbon steel pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in process natural gas and petrochemical pipelines. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

w301-CS gtaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - carbon steel
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GTAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage sheet steel.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w301-AL  gtaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - aluminum
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GTAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage aluminum.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w301-ss gtaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - stainless steel
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GTAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage stainless steel.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.



w302-ss gtaw advanced aws 18.1 stainless steel tube for hygienic applications
Pre-requisite:  W301-SS or -W301-CS/SS/AL or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in hygienic applications. Exercises involve welding butt joints using GTAW, on 2 inch diameter austenitic stainless steel tube or pipe.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in hygienic applications (for example, food processing plants, water purification systems, pharmaceutical industry). Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

w303-ash gtaw advanced aws d17.1 fusion welding for aerospace applications
Pre-requisite:  W301-AL or -W301-CS/SS/AL or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work in aerospace applications. Exercises involve welding butt joints and T-joints using GTAW, on 16 gage and 10 gage sheet aluminum for Class A welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment the aerospace industry. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.

Student Evaluation and Course Completion:
For successful completion the student shall take two practical welding tests in the 2G & 3G positions on 16 gage and 10 gage sheet aluminum and 2F & 3F positions on 16 gage sheet aluminum. The tests will be graded from a scale of 1 to 5. Students will receive a certificate of course completion upon successfully passing the test, which requires a passing score of 3.5 of higher.

w303-at gtaw advanced aws d17.1 fusion welding for aerospace applications
Pre-requisite:  W303-ASH or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for advanced level skill welders who want to work in aerospace applications. Exercises involve welding butt joints and T-joints using GTAW, on 0.051 inch and 0.040 inch aluminum sheet,  and 3/4” and 1/2” OD aluminum tube for Class A welds.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment the aerospace industry. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w304-cs gmaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - carbon steel
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GMAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage coated (galvanized) and non-coated carbon steel.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w304-al gmaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - aluminum
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GMAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage aluminum.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w304-ss gmaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding - stainless steel
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GMAW, on 10 gage and 18 gage stainless steel.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w304-cs/al/ss gmaw basic aws d9.1 sheet metal welding
Pre-requisite: None

Description: This course is intended for novice, beginner and intermediate level skill welders who want to work in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Exercises involve welding butt and T-joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, using GMAW, on 14 gage stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in filming studios, automative or other work involving non-structural sheet metal. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w305-cm/al gtaw advanced aws d8.8 automotive welding - chrome moly/aluminum
Pre-requisite:  W301AL or W301 CS/A:/SS or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for advanced level skill welders who want to work in automotive applications. Exercises involve welding butt joints and branch connections using GTAW on 4130 Chrome Moly tubing and aluminum tubing.

Objective: Successful completion of this course gives students the skills necessary for employment the automative industry. Students who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to apply to take the certification test.


w306-cs/al/ss gmaw i-car welding
Pre-requisite: W304-CS/AL/SS or equivalent Welder Qualification Test Record from our affiliate  Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Description: This course is intended for intermediate level skill welders who want to work automotive body shops. Exercises involve welding butt joints open root and also with backing, lap joints and plug welds, using GMAW, on 16 gage stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.

Objective: Successful completion of this bundle gives students the skills necessary for employment in automotive body shops.


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