Welding

WELDING

Apprenticeship Program

The Welding program is a four-year comprehensive NCCER curriculum that helps learners develop safe technical skills using Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding as well as pipe welding techniques related to these four welding processes. Coverage of safety, quality and interpretation of manufacturing and construction drawings and measurements is integrated throughout. NCCER’s Welding curriculum correlates to the AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skills Education) standards and guidelines for Entry Welder and it complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s standards for apprenticeship programs.