Program Overview
Master the fundamentals of welding and get started on your future – fast. This extensive structural welding training course is perfect for both beginners and welders with some experience. Our hands-on training accounts for over 95% of this program and will allow you to develop and advance your craft in GMAW, SMAW, FCAW and GTAW.
Upon completion, you can earn two Arclabs certifications in GMAW/FCAW on 3g 3/8th plate and SMAW/GTAW on 3g 3/8th plate. You’ll have all the skills you need to work as an entry-level structural welder in the construction or industrial field.
Welding opens doors.
You don’t need to go thousands in debt pursuing a four-year degree at a traditional university to find a great career. Welding offers a quick path to an in-demand trade. Here’s a look at why it’s a good career choice:
While some people lose their jobs if the economy takes a downturn, welders are always in demand. From manufacturing to infrastructure repair, welders, cutters, solderers and brazers are essential workers, with 50% of all American-made products requiring the skills of a welder at some point.
You can get trained in the basics of welding in a matter of months. Even our most advanced program can be completed much faster than many degrees. That means you’re already employed in your new career while your peers at a traditional college are still working on their general education courses.
Like any industry, your potential to earn more money increases with time and hard work. But welding wages also start off well above average. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the median pay for welders was more than $20 per hour.
Because welders are needed everywhere, professional welders can travel or switch industries as often as they like. Want to work on oil pipelines in the Alaskan wilds? You can do that. Prefer to work in maritime repairs in sunny San Diego? You’re trained for that too. Wherever you want to go, qualified welders are needed.
What you’ll learn
In this 900 Hour program, you’ll learn the skills you need to launch a career as a professional welder. While 95% of all our programs are hands-on training, they do feature a small classroom component, as noted in the table below. Here is a detailed look at some of the courses you’ll take in this program:
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