AWS D1.1 Certification

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Welding Technology

Learn MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Prepare for AWS certifications and enter the skilled trades workforce in 10 weeks.

10 weeks20–25 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

$4,800

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$38,000–$85,000

Typical wage range

210 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

2% (slower than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:AWS D1.1 Structural Welding CodeWIOA Title I

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

1

Welding Fundamentals

·Safety and PPE
·Joint types and positions
·Electrode selection
·Metal identification

2

SMAW (Stick Welding)

·E6010 and E7018 electrodes
·Flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead positions
·Root pass and fill techniques
·Weld defect identification

3

GMAW (MIG Welding)

·Wire feed setup and gas selection
·Short circuit and spray transfer
·Multi-pass welding
·Aluminum MIG basics

4

GTAW (TIG Welding)

·Tungsten selection and preparation
·Carbon steel and stainless steel
·Filler rod techniques
·Gas lens and cup selection

5

Blueprint Reading

·Welding symbols
·Dimensional tolerances
·Material specifications
·Weld procedure specifications (WPS)

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