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PLATE

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Stick Plate Welding Course (SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 6 weeks (depending on schedule)
Format: Hands-on practical training + basic classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This Stick Plate Welding course teaches the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) using plate steel. Stick welding is one of the most widely used welding methods in construction, pipeline, structural steel, and industrial maintenance. Students will develop the skills to produce clean, strong welds in various positions using different electrodes and techniques.

120 Hours – 6 Weeks

MIG & FLUX PLATE

MIG & Flux-Cored Plate Welding Course (GMAW/FCAW)

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Hands-on training with classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This course is designed to train students in two essential wire-feed welding processes used in fabrication and manufacturing:

  • MIG Welding (GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding)

  • Flux-Cored Welding (FCAW – Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

Students will learn to weld mild steel plate in multiple positions using both solid wire with shielding gas and flux-cored wire with gas. These processes are commonly used in industries such as automotive repair, structural fabrication, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding.

120 Hours – 6 Weeks

STICK ON PIPE

Stick Welding on Pipe Course (SMAW – Pipe Welding)

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Intensive hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This advanced Stick Welding on Pipe course is designed for students and welders seeking to master Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) techniques on carbon steel pipe. The training focuses on open-root welding with 6010 and 7018 electrodes in 5G and 6G positions—the industry standards for pipe welding tests and job qualifications.

Pipe welding is a critical skill in high-demand industries like oil & gas, refineries, chemical plants, power generation, and pipeline construction.

120 Hours – 6 Weeks

TIG ON PIPE

TIG Welding Course (GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 6 weeks (depending on schedule)
Format: Hands-on training with classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This TIG Welding course provides comprehensive training in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), a precise and high-quality welding process commonly used in aerospace, automotive, piping, and custom fabrication. You’ll learn to weld thin materials like stainless steel and aluminum with a high level of control and finish.

120 Hours – 6 Weeks

MIG & FLUX PIPE


MIG & Flux-Cored Pipe Welding Course (GMAW/FCAW – Pipe Welding)

Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Hands-on training with light classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This course focuses on teaching MIG (Gas Metal Arc Welding – GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) techniques for welding carbon steel pipe. These processes are commonly used in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and structural applications where speed, efficiency, and strong welds are required.

Students will learn pipe fit-up, root pass techniques, and multi-pass welding using both solid wire (with shielding gas) and flux-cored wire (with or without gas), including training in out-of-position welding and preparation for pipe certification tests.

120 Hours – 6 Weeks

Stainless

Stainless Steel Welding Course

Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 4 weeks
Format: Hands-on welding with guided classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This course focuses on the techniques and best practices for welding stainless steel, a material widely used in food-grade piping, medical equipment, chemical processing, and architectural fabrication. Students will receive in-depth training on welding stainless steel using TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) processes, with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, heat control, and corrosion resistance.

80 Hours – 4 Weeks

CombO COURSE

TIG & STICK 

TIG & Stick Combo Welding Course (GTAW + SMAW)

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Format: Hands-on training with light classroom instruction

Course Overview:

This combination course provides comprehensive training in two essential welding processes:

  • TIG Welding (GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

  • Stick Welding (SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Students will develop strong foundational skills in both processes, preparing them for a wide range of welding jobs across industries like oil & gas, fabrication, structural, and high-purity piping. This dual-process training increases versatility and job-readiness for real-world welding applications.

240 Hours – 12 Weeks

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