Student Welding Programs
Your Welding Career Starts Here
At Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, we provide focused education and hands-on training designed to help students build practical welding skills and prepare for career opportunities in the welding industry.
Our Pathways Welding Program is a 40-week program that begins with 24 weeks of technical coursework and hands-on skill development, followed by a 16-week career track in pipefitting or welding fabrication.
For students seeking a shorter path into the workforce, our Structural Welding Program provides core welding training in 24 weeks and prepares graduates for entry-level structural welding roles across major welding processes.
Both programs combine technical instruction with rigorous hands-on training to help students develop the skills needed for employment. Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities as you take the next step toward a career in welding.
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Two Paths to a Welding Career
Select a program to see its curriculum, cost, and outcomes.
Pathways Welding Program
Our welding Pathways are designed to prepare students for successful careers in welding by building essential skills grounded in real-world applications. Across all Pathways, students develop technical expertise while adhering to the highest standard of safety and quality, ensuring they are prepared to meet industry demands and perform effectively in various settings. Through a combination of hands-on experience and foundational knowledge, each pathway option equips students with the skills needed for entry-level positions and professional growth. In addition, this Program has the opportunity to test for six welder qualifications.
MODULE 1: 24 Weeks (840 Hours) Core Training
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
MODULE 2: 16 Weeks (560 Hours) Pathway Option (To Be Determined Through Career Advising)
Pathway Option 1: Pipefitter – Pipe Welder
In this pathway, students will develop specialized skills in pipe welding and pipefitting, focusing on techniques and processes essential to piping systems and fabrication. This program equips students with the competencies needed for an entry-level career as a pipefitter or pipe welder, combining hands-on training with a strong foundation in safety, quality, and industry standards.
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Pathway Option 2: Welder-Fabricator
In this pathway, students will develop specialized skills and knowledge in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing, with a focus on key welding processes widely used across multiple industries. This program equips students with the competencies needed to begin a career as an entry-level welder and fabricator, combining practical training with a strong foundation in industry standards and best practices.
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Structural Welding Program
This sequence of courses is recommended for students interested in major welding processes, all-position welding skills on plate, safety, and technical information. The program includes the opportunity to test four welder qualifications, including shielded metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Successful completion of this program gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entry-level employment as a structural welder.
24 Weeks (840 Clock Hours) Core Training
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Pathways Welding Program
Our welding Pathways are designed to prepare students for successful careers in welding by building essential skills grounded in real-world applications. Across all Pathways, students develop technical expertise while adhering to the highest standard of safety and quality, ensuring they are prepared to meet industry demands and perform effectively in various settings. Through a combination of hands-on experience and foundational knowledge, each pathway option equips students with the skills needed for entry-level positions and professional growth. In addition, this Program has the opportunity to test for six welder qualifications.
MODULE 1: 24 Weeks (840 Hours) Core Training
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
MODULE 2: 16 Weeks (560 Hours) Pathway Option (To Be Determined Through Career Advising)
Pathway Option 1: Pipefitter – Pipe Welder
In this pathway, students will develop specialized skills in pipe welding and pipefitting, focusing on techniques and processes essential to piping systems and fabrication. This program equips students with the competencies needed for an entry-level career as a pipefitter or pipe welder, combining hands-on training with a strong foundation in safety, quality, and industry standards.
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Pathway Option 2: Welder-Fabricator
In this pathway, students will develop specialized skills and knowledge in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing, with a focus on key welding processes widely used across multiple industries. This program equips students with the competencies needed to begin a career as an entry-level welder and fabricator, combining practical training with a strong foundation in industry standards and best practices.
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Structural Welding Program
This sequence of courses is recommended for students interested in major welding processes, all-position welding skills on plate, safety, and technical information. The program includes the opportunity to test four welder qualifications, including shielded metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding. Successful completion of this program gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entry-level employment as a structural welder.
24 Weeks (840 Clock Hours) Core Training
*Opportunity to earn AWS Welder Qualifications through testing.
Visit our individual courses page for full course descriptions.
Student Information
Find everything you need to stay on track — from planning around campus closures to funding your education. Review the sections below for details on upcoming holidays and breaks, as well as the financial aid resources and processes available to you.
Need housing? Check out our Resources page for suggestions.
Holiday Schedule
Please note the following days that Hobart Institute of Welding Technology will be closed in 2026:
- Memorial Day * 05/25/26 (1 Day)
- Fourth of July 07/03/26 (1 Day)
- Labor Day * 09/07/26 (1 Day)
- Thanksgiving Break 11/23/26-11/27/26 (5 Days)
- Christmas Break 12/21/26-12/25/26 (5 Days)
- New Years 12/28/26-01/01/27 (5 Days)
* Monday Holiday – class will begin on Tuesday
* Friday Holiday – class will end on Thursday
Financial Aid
Paying for your education is an important part of planning for your future. Whether you’re applying for federal financial aid, exploring scholarship opportunities, or looking for answers about the financial aid process, you’ll find the resources you need here. Browse the sections below to learn about eligibility, application steps, important forms, and other financial aid information.
To apply for Federal Financial Aid and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), go to studentaid.gov.
Come See Our School for Yourself
See the labs up close, meet the instructors, and get a feel for the environment where your welding career takes shape. A tour is the best way to ask questions, explore our program options, and know if we’re the right fit.
The Pathway Welding Program and Structural Welding Program fall within the scope of the school’s ACCSC institutional accreditation.
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