Advanced Welder
Overview
The Advanced Welder Program focuses on advanced pipe welding positions. The program is designed for a welding student finishing the Comprehensive Welder Certificate or a welder currently working in the industry and is seeking additional skills to advance their career. Students will be well prepared for employment in the manufacturing and construction industries.
The Advanced Welder Certificate can be completed in 9 weeks. There is an option of a morning, afternoon, and evening track to give students greater flexibility for a better balance between work, family, and training.
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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12.00 | 120 |
Advanced Pipe Welding This class will provide extensive practice of three advanced pipe welding situations. Using both the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), you will first weld a 2-3/4 X 5/8 carbon pipe, known as a monster coupon, in the 6G fixed positon. Next, you will learn to weld a stainless monster coupon, in the 6G fixed position using the GTAW process, or TIG all the way. Finally, you will weld a stainless and carbon monster coupon in the 6G fixed position using TIG all the way.
ID: CEWLD-884 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$2,249.00 |
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$2,249.00
Not including fees and equipment |
What’s next after I complete this program?
Individuals who have completed the Advanced Welder Program are building on their core welding skills and can find work with a wide variety of industrial, construction, and manufacturing companies. MIG Spray and Pulsed Spray Transfer processes are being used by an increasing number of manufacturing companies in the Midlands and is a highly sought after skill. Advanced pipe welders will find their skills greatly needed by a wide variety of industrial companies in the Midlands area as well.