Develop your skills and jumpstart your welding career
The Advanced Welder Program is a comprehensive structural welding training course, carefully crafted to equip you with the vital skills and hands-on experience needed to embark on a rewarding career as a professional welder.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be prepared to embark on a career as an entry-level structural welder, ready to make an impact in the construction or industrial sectors.
The Advanced Welder Program gives you the skills you need to work in multiple industries:
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Shipbuilding
- Manufacturing / Fabrication
- Aerospace / Aviation
- Automotive
Gaining the skills to build the future, that is what a welding education is. Are you ready to build your future?
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What You Will Learn
In the Advanced Welding Program, through intensive, hands-on instruction, which comprises over 95% of the course, you’ll refine techniques in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding).
You will learn:
- Intro to Welding and Cutting Safety
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Arc and Air Carbon Cutting
- Base Metal Preparation and Weld Quality
- Weld Symbols and Detail Drawings
- Employment Readiness
Welding is a Great Career
We get it – a 9-to-5 cubicle job isn’t for everyone. Some people are just looking for something different. Maybe you want to build, repair or use your hands. If you’re not sure what your next step will be after graduation, remember a four-year college degree isn’t your only option. Welding offers an exciting alternative and with Arclabs you can get started in a new career in as little as six months.
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Your Welding Career Starts Now!
Take the first step toward an exciting career in welding by scheduling a tour of Arclabs! During your visit, you’ll explore our facilities, meet our dedicated instructors, and see firsthand how we help students build real-world welding skills. A tour is your opportunity to ask questions, learn about enrollment, and start planning your path to becoming a skilled welder. Click the button below to fill out the request form and begin your journey with Arclabs today!
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Ready to take the next step toward your future as a skilled welder? Apply now to Arclabs and start your journey to mastering the welding trade. Our hands-on training and expert instructors will give you the skills and confidence needed for a rewarding career. Don’t wait—click the button below to complete your application and take the first step toward a brighter future today!
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At Arclabs, we’re here to help make your welding training a reality with a variety of options, including financial aid, scholarships, and grants*. Our dedicated financial team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you understand your options and feel confident in your plan. Don’t let finances hold you back from pursuing a rewarding career—click the button below to learn more and take the first step today!
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Advanced Welder Courses
Our 900-hour program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the welding industry. This comprehensive program covers essential welding techniques, starting with Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, expanding into welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
WELD101: Introduction to Welding and Safety
This foundational course introduces students to the principles of welding, including shop safety, intro to welding terminology, and provides students with a high-level overview of the welding industry. Students will gain hands-on experience with various welding processes and equipment, preparing them for more advanced courses.
CNTG101: Oxy fuel Cutting
Students will learn the fundamentals of thermal cutting processes, including oxyfuel cutting (OFC), and safety practices associated with cutting operations. This course provides the essential skills to prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
CTNG102: Plasma Arc Cutting and Air Carbon Arc Cutting
Building on Cutting 101, this course covers advanced cutting methods, focusing on precision and efficiency. Students will refine their skills with plasma cutting, perform rework preparation with CAG and complete complex cutting patterns to simulate field applications.
NDT101: Welding Inspection
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of visual and non-destructive weld testing. They will be introduced to weld gauges and inspection tools, as well as learn about applicable codes for welding including AWSD1.1 and ASME Section IX.
DRAW101: Weld Symbols, Drawings, and Math
This course teaches the fundamentals of interpreting and understanding welding blueprints, symbols, and fabrication drawings. Students will learn how to read and apply measurements, tolerances, and layout specifications for accurate welding and assembly.
GMAW/FCAW 101: Gas Metal & Flux-Cored Arc Welding
An introduction to GMAW and FCAW welding processes, this course emphasizes proper equipment setup, welding techniques, and troubleshooting common issues. Students will develop skills to produce quality welds on various materials and joint types. Students will take open root v-groove qualification tests in the 3G and 4G positions.
SMAW101: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Students will gain a solid foundation in SMAW (stick welding), learning electrode selection, arc control, and joint preparation techniques. The course emphasizes skill development for producing strong welds on steel and other ferrous materials. Students will take qualification tests in the 3G and 4G positions.
GTAW101: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
This course introduces the precision welding process of GTAW (TIG), focusing on technique, equipment setup, and materials preparation. Students will take qualification tests in the 3G and 4G position.
GTAW301: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Carbon Steel Pipe
This elective is designed for face paced students and those new to pipe welding, this course covers the basics of pipe preparation, alignment, and welding techniques. Students will practice welding pipe joints in various positions, preparing them for industry standards and certifications.
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