PIPE201 - Pipe Training
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Course Description
Designed to introduce welders to the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process of welding pipe to meet the API (vertical down) or ASME (vertical up) welding code, students are taken from basic pipe welding methods to advanced pipe welding techniques.
For API welders, techniques include relating to butt joints using cellulosic and low hydrogen electrodes in accordance to API 1104 code. During advanced instruction, students will be working with schedule 40, 12 inch pipe. Lasting 6 weeks, this course provides 180 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Upon completion of this course, students should have developed the skills for a career in the API piping industry.
For ASME welders, techniques include welding of the root & hot pass done with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Fill & cap passes may be done, based on the student’s ability, with low hydrogen stick electrode. During advanced instruction, students will be working with schedule 40 and 80, 6-inch pipe and 2-inch schedule 80. Upon completion of this course, students should have developed skills for careers in the pressure vessel piping fields.
Prerequisites: Before entering this class, students must have experience in welding and make passing welds on a sample test plate that includes vertical and overhead welds with an E6010 and E7018 electrode.
API Course Content
Safety in Welding
This course covers safety issues related to the welding and cutting of metal. Students learn the types and uses of personal protection equipment (PPE) and the techniques for handling and storing fuel and other gas cylinders. Students learn the safety and fire risks associated with electrical equipment and learn basic first-aid procedures.
Safety in Welding
This course covers safety issues related to the welding and cutting of metal. Students learn the types and uses of personal protection equipment (PPE) and the techniques for handling and storing fuel and other gas cylinders. Students learn the safety and fire risks associated with electrical equipment and learn basic first-aid procedures.
API Basic Pipe 1
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of API pipe welding, which includes 2G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of API pipe welding, which includes 2G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding.
API Basic Pipe 2
This course introduces 5G and reviews proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding.
This course introduces 5G and reviews proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding.
API Basic Pipe 3
Reviewing 5G, students are introduced to vertical down welding using cellulose electrode for root as well as vertical up hot, fill and cap with low hydrogen electrodes.
Reviewing 5G, students are introduced to vertical down welding using cellulose electrode for root as well as vertical up hot, fill and cap with low hydrogen electrodes.
API Basic Pipe 4
During this course students are introduced to troubleshooting and 6G, which includes DC- for less burnthrough and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS and API codes are explained as well as pipe welding joints positioned at a 45 degree angle using vertical down techniques.
During this course students are introduced to troubleshooting and 6G, which includes DC- for less burnthrough and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS and API codes are explained as well as pipe welding joints positioned at a 45 degree angle using vertical down techniques.
API Advanced Pipe 1 & 2
This course specifically relates to butt joints and Brach "T" joints using cellulosic and low hydrogen electrodes in accordance with API 1104 code. Students will be working with schedule 40, 12 inch pipe.
This course specifically relates to butt joints and Brach "T" joints using cellulosic and low hydrogen electrodes in accordance with API 1104 code. Students will be working with schedule 40, 12 inch pipe.
ASME Course Content
Safety in Welding
This course covers safety issues related to the welding and cutting of metal. Students learn the types and uses of personal protection equipment (PPE) and the techniques for handling and storing fuel and other gas cylinders. Students learn the safety and fire risks associated with electrical equipment and learn basic first-aid procedures.
Safety in Welding
This course covers safety issues related to the welding and cutting of metal. Students learn the types and uses of personal protection equipment (PPE) and the techniques for handling and storing fuel and other gas cylinders. Students learn the safety and fire risks associated with electrical equipment and learn basic first-aid procedures.
ASME Basic Pipe 1
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of ASME pipe welding which includes 2G, Proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking & electrode selection in vertical up welding.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of ASME pipe welding which includes 2G, Proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking & electrode selection in vertical up welding.
ASME Basic Pipe 2
Students are introduced to 5G while reviewing proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical up welding.
Students are introduced to 5G while reviewing proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical up welding.
ASME Basic Pipe 3
This course reviews 5G and introduces students to working with 6010 & 7018 electrodes in the 5G position.
This course reviews 5G and introduces students to working with 6010 & 7018 electrodes in the 5G position.
ASME Basic Pipe 4
This course covers troubleshooting and introduces 6G, which includes DC- for less burnthrough and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS & ASME codes are explained.
This course covers troubleshooting and introduces 6G, which includes DC- for less burnthrough and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS & ASME codes are explained.
ASME Advanced Pipe 1 & 2
This course is designed to instruct welding personnel in welding of the root and hot pass done with the GTAW process. Fill & cap passes are done with low hydrogen stick electrodes or as the student’s ability dictates. GTAW all the way out (root, hot, fill & cap) with carbon steel or stainless steel filler metal on carbon steel pipe. The material used for this week will be 6-inch schedule 40, schedule 80 pipes & 2 inch extra strong pipe.
This course is designed to instruct welding personnel in welding of the root and hot pass done with the GTAW process. Fill & cap passes are done with low hydrogen stick electrodes or as the student’s ability dictates. GTAW all the way out (root, hot, fill & cap) with carbon steel or stainless steel filler metal on carbon steel pipe. The material used for this week will be 6-inch schedule 40, schedule 80 pipes & 2 inch extra strong pipe.
180 Clock Hours: Lab - 108, Lecture - 72; CEUs - 18
Please Note: Students must pass welding test to receive diploma.
Ankle high leather safety steel-toed boots are mandatory for this class.
Pancake style Hoods or Helmets are not permitted in the welding school.
Graduation Rates (revised)
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2023/2024 - 100%
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2024/2025 - 100%
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2025/2026 - 100%
Job Placement Rates (revised)
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2023/2024 - 91%
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2024/2025 - 93%
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2025/2026 - 90%
Data reflects current rates only, as the reporting cycle is not yet complete. Data as of 6/25/2026:
*Percentage reflects students with reported data who are seeking employment
Reporting cycle runs July 1 – June 30.
The Lincoln Electric Welding School maintains records of student grades and transcripts for a minimum period of three (3) years following program completion.
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