Industrial Welding
Certified, skilled welders continue to be in demand in the construction industry and in all petroleum-related, mining and heavy equipment industries. Graduates of AVTEC’s Industrial Welding Program hold good jobs in a wide variety of working settings. In short, Alaskan employers are always looking for highly trained welders–especially for those who are willing to work under occasionally adverse conditions.
The goal of the Industrial Welding Program is to enable the student to earn nationally recognized industry certifications. To earn the AVTEC Industrial Welding Program certificate with the highest level of achievement, students must prepare for and earn the following industry certifications: Structural Certification to AWS Unlimited Thickness, and Pipe Certification to ASME section IX, 6G Pipe.
Certified pipe welders continue to be in demand in the petroleum industry. Pipes are used to transport commodities in Alaska, and they are also used to build structures. The different applications of pipe afford pipe welders the opportunity to apply their skills in a variety of work settings. With the Alaska Gas Pipeline on the horizon, trained welders will be in even greater demand.
The Industrial Welding Program emphasizes steel welding; however, all students are expected to become knowledgeable of procedures for welding on nonferrous materials such as aluminum. Primary focus is on stick electrode welding: students train on Sheet Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) stick electrode, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) wire feed processes, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Tungsten Inert Gass (TIG), Plasma Arc and Air Arc cutting, Oxyacetylene Welding, and cutting machines. Destructive tests are performed on groove welds in both the stick and wire feed processes. An introduction to Non-Destructive testing is an integral part of the program.
The AVTEC Welding shops are equipped with state of the art cutting and welding equipment, including computerized plasma cutting machines for plate and pipe.
Program offered in: January, August
Training Times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Clock Hours: 1080
Requirements
Information Technology
- Demonstrate understanding using the following electronic equipment and functions:
- Understand opening, reading, sending and replying to e-mail.
- Have a valid e-mail address.
- Have a basic understanding of how to use a computer and working online.
Employment Requirements
- Clean driving record, with the ability to earn a valid Alaska driver’s license.
- Will demonstrate the ability to show up on time, rested and dressed for the work day.
- Safety conscience, situationally aware of surroundings. Understands and willingly enforces industry safety standards.
Program Specific Requirements
This Program has no specific requirements.
Industry Certifications
- OSHA 10
- First Aid and CPR
The goal of the Industrial Welding Program is to enable the Student to earn nationally recognized industry certifications. They are available through an independent agency–Alaska Industrial X-Ray. This testing is an additional cost to the student and is performed in Anchorage. It is the student’s responsibility to make transportation arrangements to the testing site. To earn the AVTEC Industrial Welding Program certificate with the highest level of achievement, students must prepare for and earn the following industry certifications:
- Structural Certification to AWS Unlimited Thickness
- Pipe Certification to ASME section IX, 6G Pipe