Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable skills gain
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Advanced Structural Welding Course 550 hours - 15 weeks
Students will learn Stick, MIG & Flux Core Welding processes in 3 different courses. They will be divided into SWC1214 (Stick welding) & MFC1216 (MIG/Flux welding) with a basic and advanced portion for stick, a basic and advanced portion for MIG, and a basic & advanced portion for Flux Core. Students will get the opportunity to test (at no extra cost) for their nationally recognized welding certifications per American Welding Society standards for each welding process, they will also receive certificates of completion from American Welding Laboratories.
Breakdown:
SWC1214 (Stick Welding Course 1214)
SWC1214.1 - Basics of Stick (3.5 wks)
SWC1214.2 - Advanced of stick (3.5 wks)
Time: 250 hours (7 weeks) Cost: $4,494.15
MFC1216 (MIG/Flux Course 1216)
MFC1216.1 - Basics of MIG
MFC1216.2 - Advanced of MIG
MFC1216.3 - Basics of Flux
MFC1216.4 - Advanced of Flux
Time: 300 hrs - (8 weeks)
Cost: $5,492.85
Total cost for SWC1214 & MFC1216: $9,987
Students may break this up and opt to take one course at a time for the listed price.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
550
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Students must perform welding processes in multiple positions correctly.
Training Location(s)
4400 South 16th Street
Local WIB
5035 - Western
Name of Credential
ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-022-94 (3G & 4G), ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-020-94 (3G & 4G)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Financial Aid is offered through the Fort Smith Adult Education Center, Western Arkansas Planning and Development District, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Cherokee & Choctaw Nations.
Refund Policy
AWL adheres to the refund policy set forth by The Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education. You can find the policy at this link:
https://adhe.edu/File/2009_REGULATIONS.pdf
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - miller electric
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State/District Tuition
$3,634.80 tuition is the same for all states and districts.
Other Fees
$800.00 Students will receive a tool bucket to include, a welding hood, welding cap, FR Shirt, multiple pairs of welding gloves for different processes, grinder, multiple grinding discs, wire wheel for grinder, tape measure, MIG pliers, striker, soapstone, wraparound, square, rod bucket, center punch, file, ect.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,634.80 tuition is the same for all states and districts
Registration Fee
$100.00 one time fee due upon registration for administration purposes.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$5,452.20 This fee is for all welding consumables including, but not limited to welding rods, welding wire, gases, & metal.
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,987.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,987.00
