Course
The Evening Welding Course is designed to provide students with comprehensive, hands-on training in the four major welding processes used throughout the welding industry: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Throughout the course, students will develop the technical knowledge, welding skills, safety practices, and confidence necessary to perform quality welds on both plate and pipe.
By the completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through industry-recognized plate and pipe certification testing in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. The goal of the course is for students to leave with multiple welding certifications that validate their ability to produce sound, code-quality welds and prepare them for employment and advancement in a variety of welding and fabrication careers.
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Students will learn the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), including equipment setup, electrode selection, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on arc control, travel speed, electrode angle, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe SMAW certification.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), including equipment setup, electrode selection, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on arc control, travel speed, electrode angle, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe SMAW certification.
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Students will learn the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), including equipment setup, shielding gas, wire selection, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on gun angle, travel speed, wire feed, and producing quality welds. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe GMAW certification.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), including equipment setup, shielding gas, wire selection, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on gun angle, travel speed, wire feed, and producing quality welds. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe GMAW certification.
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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Students will learn the fundamentals of Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), including equipment setup, wire selection, shielding methods, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on arc control, travel speed, gun angle, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe FCAW certification.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), including equipment setup, wire selection, shielding methods, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on arc control, travel speed, gun angle, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe FCAW certification.
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Students will learn the fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), including equipment setup, tungsten selection, shielding gas, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on torch control, filler metal, travel speed, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe GTAW certification.
Students will learn the fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), including equipment setup, tungsten selection, shielding gas, safety, and proper welding techniques. Hands-on practice will focus on torch control, filler metal, travel speed, and weld quality. Students will build the skills needed for successful plate and pipe GTAW certification.
About the Course Instructor
Meet Trey Fulton
At just 28 years old, Trey Fulton brings a wealth of hands-on welding and industry experience to the classroom. Trey has spent multiple years working in the welding industry, gaining experience across a wide range of projects, applications, and challenging work environments.
Throughout his career, Trey has taken on increasing levels of responsibility, serving as a foreman and supervisor while also helping manage and run welding shops. These leadership roles have given him valuable experience not only in welding itself, but also in shop operations, safety, production, quality control, and working with and leading teams.
Trey’s goal as a welding instructor is to take the knowledge and experience he has gained in the field and pass it on to the next generation of welders. He understands the importance of strong fundamentals, proper technique, safety, work ethic, and the ability to adapt to the demands of the industry. His real-world experience allows him to give students practical insight into what it takes to succeed beyond the classroom and on the job.
With a combination of hands-on experience, leadership, and a passion for the trade, Trey brings a unique perspective to welding education and is committed to helping his students develop the skills and confidence they need to build successful careers in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Students will need appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a welding helmet, safety glasses, welding gloves, protective clothing, and appropriate work boots.
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Equipment and material availability is provided.
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This is a self-paced welding program that begins in mid-August, allowing students to progress through the coursework and hands-on training based on their individual skill level, experience, and availability. Students can focus on developing the skills needed to successfully complete their welding certifications at a pace that works for them. This course is offered during the evening hours, Monday-Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Financial aid may be available for eligible students, making it easier to begin training for a rewarding career in welding. Aside from the potential financial aid opportunity, flexible monthly installments are available.