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Welding

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Career Training, Licensing and Certification Programs

Universal Welding

Experienced welders are in high demand on Long Island. You will learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc, Tig/Mig and oxy-acetylene welding. Employment opportunities, as well as preparation for job interviews, will be discussed. You will have the basic skills necessary to break into this exciting and essential trade area.  24 classes

Additional requirement: students are required to provide gloves and helmet for all welding courses.

WEL1000
25FA: 09/11 – 12/11 M/W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
25FB: 09/12 – 12/12 T/Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
25WA: 01/22 – 05/08 M/W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
25WB: 01/23 – 05/02 T/Th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
Locations:
M/W: ICC
T/Th: MTC
Tuition: $2,606
 
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Preparation Course

The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Preparation Course is designed to transition basic welding knowledge into advanced SMAW procedures and practices using proper theory and hands- on applications. Students will demonstrate safe work practices as well as safe machine set- up and shut- down. Students will become familiar with polarity, electrode selection, and proper welding procedures. Students will become well versed in the basic welding joints used in the industry and apply them in the four different welding positions. After a comprehensive training applying the basic welding positions and joints, students will advance to the 1” grooved plate and perform either vertical and/ or overhead welds. Students will become familiar with the prequalified procedure standards that are in accordance to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 structural welding code. After completion of this course students will have a thorough understanding and the hands-on skills necessary to produce a quality welds that are up to industry standards. 20 classes

WEL1200
25FA: 09/10 – 12/05 T/Th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
25WA: 02/04 - 05/01 T/Th 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Register
Location: ICC Tuition: $2,225
 
**Additional fee for 6G test: 6G test requires taking the GTAW class prior to taking the test. **
 
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Fundamentals

Learn beginner to advanced MIG welding, covering welding steel plate coupons in the five basic welding joints in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions.  Students will develop skills with the Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW), or commonly called “MIG” welding, and be introduced to the Flux Cored Arc Welding process (FCAW).   Upon completion, you can seek employment in industries such as manufacturing, fabrication shops, automotive related welding, HVAC related welding, ornamental welding and many more... 10 classes

WEL1210
25FA: 09/23 – 10/30 M/W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
Location: MTC Tuition: $2,095
 
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Fundamentals

Learn theory and practical applications of TIG (heli-arc) welding, including machine set-up and operation of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), commonly called “TIG” welding process.  Course includes welding aluminum, stainless steel, pipe and steel tubing to American Welding Society (AWS) D17.1 standard.  Upon completion, you can seek employment in industries such as aerospace, marine, automotive, nuclear and many others.  10 classes

WEL1220
25WA: 02/03 – 03/12 M/W 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM  Register
Location: MTC Tuition: $2,095
 
Welding Qualification Course

The Welding Qualification Course is a continuation of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Preparation Course. Students will learn to identify welding defects and the corrective measures. Students will learn the welder’s role in quality control, and different welding techniques that will advance the welders skill and hands-on knowledge. Students will weld on a 1” grooved plate/ 6” sch 80 pipe (6G only) in either the vertical or overhead position or 45 degree fixed (6G only) and apply their acquired skills to the Welders Performance Qualification test. Prerequisite: requires successful competition of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Preparation course. 12 classes

Vertical Plate Qualification: Requires successful completion of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Preparation Course
Overhead Plate Qualification: Requires successful completion of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Preparation Course

WEL1300
25FA: 3G 12/10 – 01/30 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $2,428
25FB: 4G 12/10 – 01/30 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $2,428
25FC: 6G 12/10 – 01/30 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $3,116
25SA: 3G 05/06 – 06/17 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $2,428
25SB: 4G 05/06 – 06/17 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $2,428
25SC: 6G 05/06 – 06/17 T/Th 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM  Register  Tuition: $3,116
Location: ICC
 
 

Continuing Education Programs

Ornamental Welding

Learn professional welding techniques and work on your fabricating skills at the same time. In this course, you will learn fabrication skills important to all welding processes. This hands-on program will guide you from initial design through the fabrication process using plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene, TIG or gas tungsten and arc welding. Participants will be encouraged to complete several ornamental projects. Most materials are included. 10 classes

WEL1020
25WA: 12/02 – 01/15 M/W 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Register
Location: MTC Tuition: $1,025