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The purpose of Welding Skill Training at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is to teach the welding techniques and manipulative skills required for each major welding process. Welding technique is stressed above welding theory - as the students must be able to meet the welding performance demands of industry. Consequently, a minimum amount of course time (10% to 20%) is spent on book and classroom study. The remaining time is used for supervised welding practice. Students may take courses to develop skill in one major process - or, in order to achieve broad welding skills, may take courses as outlined in the Welding Skill Training Programs. Only the two complete programs fall within the Institute’s accredited scope. No audio or audio-visual recording of classes will be permitted.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY & BLUEPRINT READING (WT&BR) COURSE NO.
WTB 027
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $800.00 Book Fees $40.00
This course is important to the development of knowledge required by industry for employment of welders.
This course is important to the development of knowledge required by industry for employment of welders. Upon completion of the course, the student should have knowledge of all arc welding processes including industrial applications, arc characteristics, and advantages. The student should have the ability to read symbols and blueprints as they apply to welding.
Course objective:
To develop a practical understanding of welding with regard to welding processes, and auxiliary welding equipment for the welder. Also, to develop a technical understanding of the information contained on engineering drawings and the use of the information to communicate setup and welding instructions from the designer to the welder and fitter.
Course content:
The first week of the course presents information on welding safety, welding terms and definitions, weld defects and discontinuities, welding processes, and symbols for welding according to AWS A2.4. The second week of the course presents information on mathematics including fractions, decimals, and metric conversions. It also presents orthographic views and engineering drawing lines, the bill of materials, setup tools, relationships of surfaces, edges and centerlines as applied to a setup procedure, and fabrication of a weldment from a print.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student must pass the welding knowledge tests and must have the ability to fabricate a weldment from a print.
Note:
Note: Students enrolling in Program 1 or Program 2 who wish to bypass Welding Technology & Blueprint Reading may do so by successfully passing a written test. You must notify the Institute of your desire to bypass Welding Technology & Blueprint Reading upon registration. There is no fee for this test.


OXYACETYLENE WELDING AND CUTTING (OAW) COURSE NO.
OAW 001
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $800.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the industrial requirements of oxyacetylene welding and flame cutting that are essential for maintenance welding and cutting.
Course objective:
To be able to produce quality fillet and groove welds on carbon steel, and to be able to produce quality cuts on carbon steels by hand or by machine. This course develops skills for Gas Welding (DOT 8.11.684-014), Gas Welder Assembler portion of Combination Welder (DOT 819.384-010), Production Line Welder (DOT 819.684-010), and Thermal Cutter, Hand I (DOT 816.464-010).
Course content:
This course provides understanding of oxyacetylene welding and cutting, as well as safety practices. It provides training to develop the manual skill necessary to produce quality 11 gauge fillet welds and open root 3/16" V-bevel welds (all positions). Skill is developed in the areas of flame cutting mild steel plate. Related information is included on weld quality and applications of fuel gases not used in this course.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student must also pass three a visual (flat, vertical, and overhead) and guided bend tests in two test positions (flat and vertical). A flame cutting test is also required.
Note: 
Students enrolling in Program 1 or Program 2 who wish to bypass Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting may do so by successfully completing the following tests: A horizontal lap and inside corner joint using 11 gauge x 2 x 6 material and a vertical up square groove open root using 11 gauge x 3 x 5 material with RG45 3/32 using 6 PSI for oxygen and 6 PSI for acetylene. A cutting test on 3/16 x 5 x 6 plate with one straight cut, one bevel cut, and one hole 1 5/16 diameter with 25 PSI oxygen and 5 PSI acetylene is also required. The vertical open root will be cut and a guided bend test performed in accordance with AWS guidelines. All three tests will be subjected to visual inspection after the tests have been completed, using AWS guidelines. A written test is also required. Testing fee is $75.00.

GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) COURSE NO.
GTA 008
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $800.00 Book Fees $25.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum used in the aircraft and missile industry.
Course objective:
To be able to produce quality fillet and square groove welds on thin carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions, using the gas tungsten arc welding process. The quality of welds is in accordance with the ASME Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014), Production Line Welder (DOT 819.684-010), Tack Welder (DOT 810.684-010) and the Arc Welding portion of Combination Welder (DOT 819.384-010). This course also prepares the student for MIL STD. 1595A.
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of gas tungsten arc welding, arc characteristics and welding safety. It provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality gas tungsten arc welds on 16 and 11 gauge mild steel, .060" and .062" gauge stainless steel and .125" aluminum, using both direct and alternating current. In addition, material is presented on the weld characteristics of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Information on pulsed current is included to prepare the student for more detailed applications of pulsed current used in gas tungsten arc welding pipe.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass a visual ASME guided bend test in the flat position on mild steel, and visual tests on stainless steel and aluminum.

 
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING TITANIUM (GTAW-TI) COURSE NO.
GTA 109
1 WEEK 35 CLOCK HOURS 3.5 CEU Tuition $675.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to weld on thin stainless steel and titanium for use in aircraft, missiles, medical areas, and many other applications.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully completed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course. If the student has not completed the above course, skill must be demonstrated by successfully completing the following tests:
Pass a visual test of a T-joint on .060-inch stainless steel in the flat position and pass a visual and guided bend test of a square groove weld on 11 gauge carbon steel plate in the flat position using the gas tungsten arc welding process, and a written test. 
Prerequisites testing charge: $50.00
Course objective:
To familiarize the student with the manipulative technique and the characteristics of stainless steel and titanium welding. To be able to produce quality welds on thin gauge materials.
Course content:
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of gas tungsten arc welding on thin gauge stainless steel and titanium. The student will learn to develop the skill necessary to produce quality welds on .040" to .062" stainless steel and titanium in the flat and horizontal positions. In addition, information will be presented on the weld characteristics of titanium and stainless steel.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to pass a written test. The student is also required to pass a visual lap joint and tee joint test on .045" titanium and a visual butt joint test on .062" titanium, flat position.

GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING PIPE (GTAWP - 2" dia. sched. 80) COURSE NO.
GTA 108
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $875.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have developed skills for process, pressure and nuclear piping work - as well as for the welding of cryogenic vessels.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully completed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course. If the student has not completed the above course, skill must be demonstrated by successfully completing the following test:
Pass a visual test of a T-joint on .060-inch stainless steel in the flat position and pass a visual and guided bend test of a square groove weld on 11 gauge carbon steel plate in the flat position using the gas tungsten arc welding process, and a written test. 
Prerequisites testing charge: $50.00
Course objective:
To be able to produce quality single V-groove welds on 2 inch diameter schedule 80 steel pipe in all positions. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to ASME requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of gas tungsten arc welding preparation for welding pipe.
It develops the skills necessary to produce quality groove welds on 2" schedule 80 steel pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take one written test. The student also must pass visual and ASME guided bend tests on welds produced in the 2G and 5G positions.

GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING PIPE (GTAW-SMAWP) COURSE NO.
GTA 009
4 WEEKS 140 CLOCK HOURS 14.0 CEU Tuition $1250.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have developed uphill pipe welding techniques and skills for the pressure vessel and nuclear piping fields. This process is also used for all utility work, nuclear and navy vessels.

Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course and Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe (Uphill) course. If the student has not completed the above courses, skill must be determined by successfully completing the following tests:
1. Pass a visual and guided bend test of a square groove weld on 11 gauge carbon steel plate in the flat position, using the gas tungsten arc welding process.
2. Pass a visual inspection on 6" schedule 80 mild steel pipe welded in the 2G and 5G position with backing rings, using the shielded metal arc welding process and E7018 low hydrogen electrodes, and a written test.
Prerequisites testing charge: $75.00

Course objective:
To produce quality single V-groove welds on 6" diameter schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in all welding positions using the gas tungsten arc welding process and shielded metal arc welding process. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to ASME requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of joint designs, programmable gas tungsten arc welding equipment and methods of welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipe. It provides training to develop welding skills to make welds on open root, 6" diameter schedule 80 steel pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. It uses the gas tungsten arc welding process with stainless steel filler material to deposit the root and second pass - and the shielded metal arc process to complete the weld.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass visual and ASME guided bend tests on welds produced on 6" schedule 80 steel pipe in the 2G and 5G positions.

GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) COURSE NO.
GMA 011
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $800.00 Book Fees $25.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel including high volume fabrication, automotive assembly and repair.
Course objective:
To produce quality multiple pass fillet welds and groove welds on carbon steel plate in all positions, using short circuiting transfer. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to AWS requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014), Production Line Welder (DOT 819.684-010), Tack Welder (DOT 810.684-010), and the arc welding portion of Combination Welder (DOT 819.384-010).
Course content:
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough technical understanding of welding safety, gas metal arc welding, equipment adjustments, metal transfer and shielding gases. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality gas metal arc welds in all positions on mild steel from 3/16 inch sheet to 3/8 inch plate, single and multiple pass, using short circuit transfer. The course also illustrates problems associated with welding situations and provides corrective information.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass visual and AWS guided bend tests in the horizontal, vertical down, and overhead positions.

GAS METAL ARC WELDING ADVANCED (GMAWA) COURSE NO.
GMA 016
1 WEEK 35 CLOCK HOURS 3.5 CEU Tuition $600.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform structural welding related to buildings and bridges - and production welding on light, medium and heavy assemblies.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding course.
If the above course has not been completed, the following prerequisite test is required:
Pass a 3/8 inch plate open root guided bend test in the horizontal, vertical down, and overhead positions, and a written test.
Prerequisites testing charge: $75.00
Course objective:
To develop the ability to produce quality fillet and groove welds on carbon steel and aluminum using pulse or spray transfer. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides training on pulse transfer other than the short circuiting, which is covered in the Gas Metal Arc Welding course. The pulse transfer provides for high deposition rate for all position welding. This course also includes GMAW Aluminum.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take one written test. The student also must pass one visual guided side bend test and two visual cut and etch tests on aluminum (vertical up and overhead). Pulse transfer will be used.

GAS METAL ARC WELDING PIPE (GMAWP) COURSE NO.
GMA 013
1 WEEK 35 CLOCK HOURS 3.5 CEU Tuition $600.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform service and transmission pipeline related work.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding course.
If the above course has not been completed, the following prerequisite test is required:
Pass a 3/8 inch plate open root guided bend test in the horizontal, vertical down, and overhead positions, and a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $75.00
Course objective:
To produce quality single V-groove welds on 6 inch schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in the 2G and 5G fixed positions, using short circuiting metal transfer. The quality of welds is in accordance with API Standard 1104. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of gas metal arc welding, preparation for welding pipe and pipe welding defects. It provides training to develop the skills necessary to produce quality groove welds on 6 inch diameter schedule 80 steel pipe in the 2G and 5G positions.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass two practical tests on pipe welded in the 2G and 5G positions. The tests include visual examination and guided bend tests according to the American Petroleum Institute Standard 1104 Standards of Acceptability.

FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) COURSE NO.
FCA 015
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $800.00 Book Fees $25.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform structural welding related to buildings and bridges and production work related to heavy equipment manufacturing.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding course.
If the above course has not been completed, the following prerequisite test is required:
Pass a 3/8 inch plate open root guided bend test in the horizontal, vertical down, and overhead positions, and a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $75.00
Course objective:
This course enables the student to produce quality fillet and groove welds on carbon steel using small diameter electrode wires, large diameter gas shielded and self-shielded electrode wires as well as metal cored wires. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course is designed to provide training to develop welding skills on carbon steels using small and large diameter flux-cored electrodes (with and without shielding gas) in all positions on fillet and groove welds.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass the four following visual and guided bend tests: horizontal, vertical, and overhead groove welds using small diameter wire and a flat groove weld using large diameter wire; without shielding gas.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) COURSE NO.
SMA 002
4 WEEKS 140 CLOCK HOURS 14.0 CEU Tuition $1120.00 Book Fees $25.00
Upon completion, the student should be able to perform production welding, millwright work and general maintenance welding.
Course objective:
To be able to produce quality multipass fillet and square groove welds in all positions using E6010, E6011, and E7018 electrodes. This course also develops skills to perform in accordance with Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014), Production Line Welder (DOT 819.684-010), Tack Welder (DOT 810.684-010) and the arc welding portion of Combination Welder (DOT 819.384-010).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of arc welding, welding safety, arc welding power sources, electrode classifications and selection. It also provides training to develop the skills necessary to make quality shielded metal arc welds in all positions on mild steel from 3/16 inch to 1/2 inch plate, single and multiple pass, using mild steel, low hydrogen, and iron powder electrodes, with DC welding current.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take 4 written tests. The student also must pass the following four skill tests: visual and AWS break tests on fillet welds in the horizontal and overhead positions (E6010), visual and AWS guided bend tests on square groove welds in the horizontal and vertical up positions (E6011 and E7018).

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING ADVANCED STRUCTURAL (SMAWA-S) COURSE NO.
SMA 004
4 WEEKS 140 CLOCK HOURS 14.0 CEU Tuition $1150.00 Book Fees $20.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform bridge code welds and other related structural work, as well as preparation for pipe welding.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding course. If the student has not completed the above course, skill must be determined by successfully completing the following tests:
1. Pass a visual and AWS break test on a fillet weld in the horizontal and overhead positions (E6010).
2. Pass a visual and AWS guided bend test on a square groove weld in the vertical and horizontal positions (E6011 and E7018) - and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $100.00
Course objective:
To produce quality, multipass groove welds with backing in all positions using E7018 electrodes on 3/8” and 1” mild steel in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. The quality of welds is in accordance with various recognized welding codes.  This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides training to develop skills necessary to produce quality multipass groove welds with backing on 3/8 “ and 1” plate in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Welding related information is also provided on hard surfacing, repair of cast iron and metal identification. In addition, welding related information is included about procedure and welder qualification on destructive and nondestructive testing methods.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take four written tests. The student also must pass visual and guided bend tests on single V-groove welds with backing on 3/8” and 1” mild steel plates in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING ADVANCED
PRE PIPE (SMAWA-PP)
COURSE NO.
SMA 005
4 WEEKS 140 CLOCK HOURS 14.0 CEU Tuition $1150.00 Book Fees $20.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform code welds and other related structural work, aw well as preparation for pipe welding.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding course. If the student has not completed the above course, skill must be determined by successfully completing the following tests:
1. Pass a visual and AWS break test on a fillet weld in the horizontal and overhead positions (E6010).
2. Pass a visual and AWS guided bend test on a square groove weld in the vertical and horizontal positions (E6011 and E7018) - and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $100.00
Course objective:
To produce quality, multipass open root groove welds in all positions using E6010 and E7018 electrodes on 3/8” and 1” mild steel plates. The quality of welds is in accordance with the various recognized welding codes. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
The student will be able to produce quality open root single V-groove welds on 3/8” and 1” mild steel plate in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Welding related information is also provided on hard surfacing, repair of cast iron and metal identification. In addition, welding related information is included about procedure and welder qualification on destructive and nondestructive testing methods.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take four written tests. The student also must pass visual and guided bend tests on single V-groove welds on 3/8” and 1” mild steel plates in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING PIPE 2G and 5G POSITIONS UPHILL (SMAWP-U) COURSE NO.
SMA 006
4 WEEKS 140 CLOCK HOURS 14.0 CEU Tuition $1250.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have developed skills for the pressure vessel and nuclear piping fields.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Advanced courses.
If the above courses have not been completed, the following prerequisite tests are required.
Pass an ASME guided bend test on 3/8" plate in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions - and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $75.00
Course objective:
To produce high quality single V-groove welds on 6" diameter schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in all positions. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to ASME requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of uphill pipe welding and weld quality. This course helps to develop the welding skills necessary to produce quality multipass welds on 6" diameter schedule 80 mild steel pipe in the 2G and 5G positions, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take three written tests. The student also must pass visual and guided bend tests on welds produced in the 2G and 5G positions.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING PIPE 6G POSITION UPHILL (SMAWP-UA) COURSE NO.
SMA 106
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $875.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have developed skills for the pressure vessel and nuclear piping fields.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Uphill course.
If the above course has not been completed, the following prerequisite test is required:
Pass a single V-groove pipe weld visual and guided bend test in the 2G and 5G positions using E6010 and E7018 electrodes-and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $50.00
Course objective:
To produce quality single V-groove welds on 6" diameter schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in the 6G position. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to ASME requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of pipe welding, weld quality, uphill pipe procedures and preheating and interpass heat treatments. This course helps to develop welding skills to produce quality multipass welds on 6" diameter schedule 80 mild steel pipe in the 6G position, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass a visual and guided bend test on a weld produced in the 6G position.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING 2" PIPE UPHILL (SMAWP-2") COURSE NO.
SMA 107
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $875.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have developed skills for the pressure vessel and nuclear piping fields.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe 6G Position Uphill course. If the above course has not been completed, the following prerequisite tests are required: Pass a visual and guided bend test on a weld produced in the 6G position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes - and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $25.00
Course objective:
To produce quality single V-groove welds on 2" diameter schedule 80 and XX heavy wall carbon steel pipe in the 6G position. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing according to ASME requirements. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of pipe welding, weld quality, uphill pipe procedures and preheating and interpass heat treatments. This course helps to develop welding skills to produce quality multipass welds on 2" diameter schedule 80 and XX heavy wall mild steel pipe in the 6G position, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass a visual and guided bend test on a weld produced in the 6G position, on both schedule 80 and XX heavy wall – 2” pipe.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING PIPE DOWNHILL (SMAWP-D) COURSE NO.
SMA 007
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $875.00 Book Fees $10.00
Upon completion of this course, the student should have developed downhill pipe welding techniques for the service and transmission piping fields.
Prerequisites:
The student must have successfully passed the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced courses.  Students in the 34-week Combination Structural & Pipe Welding Program must successfully complete Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe courses including 2, 5, and 6G prior to taking downhill. Any other student must pass the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe courses or must pass the downhill prerequisite testing.
If the above courses have not been completed, the following prerequisite test is required.
Pass a 3/8 inch (9.5) plate open root guided bend test in the vertical down and 45° position - and pass a written test.
Prerequisite testing charge: $50.00
Course objective:
To produce quality open root groove welds on 6 inch schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in the 5G and 6G positions using E7010 electrodes. The quality of welds is in accordance with API standard 1104. This course also develops skills for Welder, Arc (DOT 810.384-014).
Course content:
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of downhill pipe welding procedures and weld quality.
It provides training to develop the skills necessary to produce quality welds on open root carbon steel pipe in the 5G and 6G positions, using E7010 electrodes.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to take two written tests. The student also must pass a visual test on 6 inch diameter schedule 80 pipe in the 5G position, and must pass a visual API guided bend and nick break test in the 6G position.

PIPE LAYOUT FOR FITTERS & WELDERS (PLFW) COURSE NO.
PLF 026
2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURS 7.0 CEU Tuition $900.00 Book Fees $35.00
Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to fit and weld the piping, making them much more competitive in the job market.
Course objective:
To provide fundamentals for layout and fabrication of typical pipe connections and to use mathematics, basic equations and charts for properly fabricating these connections.
Course content:
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the types of joints-with hands on layout and fit-up of branch connections, laterals, circumferential sleeves and bull plugs.
Testing:
To pass this course, the student is required to pass ten written tests.  The student must also pass a 45° lateral as well as a 90° branch connection test.

WELDABILITY OF METALS, FERROUS & NONFERROUS COURSE NO.
WEL 530
1 WEEK 35 CLOCK HOURS 3.5 CEU Tuition $525.00 Book Fees $15.00
This course will provide the non-metallurgist with basic knowledge of various metals and their weldability.

Anyone involved with welding will benefit from the better understanding of welding the different metals. Students will learn metal properties, heat input, preheating, postheating, selecting filler metals, plus many more topics.
COURSE CONTENT
  • Introduction
  • Welding carbon and low alloy steels
  • Welding stainless steels
  • Welding tool and die steels
  • Welding cast iron
  • Hard surfacing
  • Welding nickel alloys
  • Welding copper alloys
  • Welding aluminum alloys
  • Welding magnesium alloys
  • Welding titanium alloys
  • Metals identification for welding

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