Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
10 weeks 400 hours
Provided by AWA is all the basic tools to complete course.
This course is to prepare structural welders that may be employed by fabrication shops, tank farms, steel mills, paper mills, food processing plants, power plants, refineries, chemical & pharmaceutical plants and many other areas.
The structural course includes OFC (acetylene torch), FCAW (flux core arc welding), GMAW (MIG), SMAW (stick) and CAC-A (carbon arc cutting).
Students will demonstrate knowledge of theory, equipment and troubleshooting of equipment to be used.
Students will use common trade math. In the Vocational setting, math is sometimes easier to comprehend when applied to a physical object.
Basic metallurgy, metal classification, electrode classification, pre and post heating will be introduced.
Project plans – Blueprints, legends, detail drawings and weld symbols.
After the student exhibits skill and control of each process and a successful coupon to D1.1. The instructor may allow the student to move to the next process.
Each student during shop time can progress individually according to the individual’s skill with the direction of the instructor.
Non-Destructive and Destructive bend tests.
Student will demonstrate ability to make weld repairs within code.
The student will demonstrate the ability to perform quality fits on structural members.
Students shall wear proper PPE at all times.
Resume, interview and employment search assistance is provided at the end of the course.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
10
Hours
400
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
AWS weld tests
Training Location(s)
11367 State Hwy 76, Exeter, Missouri
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
AWS D1.1 code
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
UMOS, WIOA, AWS scholarships, Mike Rowe scholarships and AWA scholarships
Refund Policy
Apex Welding Academy (AWA) agrees to accept cancellations and make refunds according to the following: An enrollment agreement may be canceled (with written notice) within three business days after class start date. The school shall promptly fully refund all tuition and fees paid pursuant to the enrollment agreement. Such refund shall be made no later than thirty (30) days after cancellation.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
Books (Estimated)
$180.00
In-State/District Tuition
$6,185.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,185.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$2,535.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,900.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,900.00