Basic Welding Classes
This class provides students with an introduction to welding, providing students with 42 total hours of hands-on learning. Basic Training includes Safety, Introduction to Common Welding Porcesses, Introduction to Common Cutting Processes, Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols, and Thermal Cutting process. Choice of one welding process as major hands-on practice.
Costs: $500 includes equipment (welding hood, jacket, safety glasses, pliers and gloves)
$420 without equipment
Basic Class Dates: 01/14/20 - 02/27/20 Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Advanced Welding Classes
This class is for those with prior welding knowledge, providing students with 42 total hours of hands-on learning. This class is designed to further develop students welding skills.
Costs: $500 includes equipment (welding hood, jacket, safety glasses, pliers and gloves)
$420 without equipment
Advanced Class Dates: 03/03/20 - 04/16/20 Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Welding Certifications
Vantage Career Center is an Accredited Test Facility for the American Welding Society.
With this accreditation we can test, and upon satisfactory completion, grant American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. These certifications are nationally recognized by employers and prove the individual possesses fundamental welding skills and knowledge. AWS tests must be scheduled in advance. Call Vantage to schedule an AWS certification test.
Tests available include:
| GTAW-ST 3F & 4F T-Joints | $365 |
| GTAW-AL 3F T-Joint & 4F Butt Joint | $365 |
| SMAW API -1104 Pipe Welding 2 G & 5G positions with restrictions | $415 |
| SMAW E7018 3G & 4G Heavy 1" plate test for ALL positions | $435 |
| GMAW 2G Heavy 1" plate test for ALL positions | $365 |
| GMAW-P 3G & 4G Heavy 1" plate test for ALL positions | $365 |
| GMAW-S Butt Joint on galvanized sheet metal | $215 |
| FCAW 3G & 4G Heavy 1" plate test for ALL Positions | $365 |