For individuals looking to pursue a career in welding, we offer the Comprehensive Program.
The program is a 16 week, 480 hour program that includes training in:
· Print Reading + Safety in Welding and Cutting (1 Week)
· Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting and Brazing (1 Week)
· Shielded Metal Arc Welding (5 Weeks)
· Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Flux-Cored Arc Welding (2 Weeks)
· Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Qualification Testing (1 Week)
No prior welding experience is necessary for this program.
Schedule & Location
Classes are held Monday –Friday 8am-2:30pm. No prior welding experience is necessary for this program. This program takes place at our Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
2025 Sessions:
· 1/13/2025 – 5/02/2025
· 3/31/2025 – 7/25/2025 (no class the week of June 30th)
· 7/07/2025 – 10/24/2025
· 8/18/2025 – 12/12/2025 (no class the week of November 24th)
Pricing
The 2025 price of the program is $9,840.00 plus a registration fee of $125.
The registration fee is due after a student is accepted into the program and enters the enrollment process.
Tuition is paid in three separate payments:
· Two weeks before the start of the program
· At completion of 150 clock hours
· At completion of 300 clock hours
Please note that we are unable to accept federal financial aid.
Materials
The cost of the program includes the PPE Gear Ready Pack (safety gear & tools), all textbooks and handouts, and all base metals and consumables throughout the program. Students will need to provide their own ankle-high, steel-toe safety shoes
Graduation Rates
- 2021 - 66%
- 2022 - 91%
- 2023 - 85%
Job Placement Rates
- 2021 - 60%
- 2022 - 72%
- 2023 - 76%