The Pipe Welding program is designed to prepare students for an entry level position as a pipe welder. Major emphasis is placed on the welding, maintenance, and repair of a variety of pipe systems. At the end of the Pipe Welding program, students will be prepared for the 6G Pipe Welding certification test. Through hands-on training and real-world experience, students learn skills that are essential in working with pipe systems. These skills include using various welding processes and positions, blue print reading, and safety training. Safety classes are taught by an OSHA certified trainer and students receive completion cards at the end of the training.
The Pipe Welding program consists of two levels of courses: Fundamentals of Welding and Pipe Welding. Completion of Fundamentals of Welding or instructor’s approval is required before taking Pipe Welding courses. Each level lasts approximately 11 weeks. For more information, please call 214-860-5900!
The Pipe Welding program consists of two levels of courses: Fundamentals of Welding and Pipe Welding. Completion of Fundamentals of Welding or instructor’s approval is required before taking Pipe Welding courses. Each level lasts approximately 11 weeks. For more information, please call 214-860-5900!
Level One: Fundamentals of Welding
| Rubric | Number | Course Name | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSHT | 1000 | OSHA Basic Safety and Health | 30 |
| WLDG | 1002 | Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) MIG | 48 |
| WLDG | 1006 | Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(GTAW) TIG | 78 |
| WLDG | 1013 | Blue Print Reading for Welders | 48 |
| WLDG | 1021 | Welding Fundamentals | 155 |
| Total | 359 |
Pipe Welding
| Rubric | Number | Course Name | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG | 1023 | Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment | 48 |
| WLDG | 1035 | Introduction to Pipe Welding | 176 |
| WLDG | 1041 | Pipe Welding | 128 |
| Total | 352 |
When can I start? Flexible entry/exit. Call 214-860-5900 for details.
When do I attend classes? 7:30am - 2:00pm or 2:30pm - 9:00pm Monday through Friday
Tuition and Fees
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Welding | $2513 |
| Introduction to Pipe Welding | $2464 |
Welding As A Career
The Pipe Welding program opens up many employment opportunities within the welding industry. Specifically, the skills obtained are useful in construction, manufacturing and industrial settings. Welders depend on a wide range of skills to cut, align, fit together, and weld parts.. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for welders is $17.27/hourly or $35,920/annually. The pay is often on a hourly basis and overtime is readily available for those who wish to gain extra earnings. Overall, experience, education, and specialization give welders the opportunity to make extra income! Many opportunities are available as an increase in retired welders creates a shortage of qualified individuals. Many current structures depend upon an increasingly skill-intensive welding industry. Automobiles, aircrafts, bridges and highways, and oil and natural gas pipelines are only a few examples. A growing emphasis on environmentally conscious enterprises, growth in oil and gas industries, and increasing amount of products relying on efficient welding provides numerous ventures for an individual to pursue. Further training and experience often leads to advancement. Many become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, and instructors.. |
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 15% national growth rate (about as fast as average) for welders, with a projected 337,000 jobs opening over the next ten years. Automation is not as much of a threat to welders, as it is to other occupations. Experienced welders are still needed to operate machines, inspect welds, and make adjustments. Also, only simple welds may be automated. Individuals must still perform custom jobs. |
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