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Welding & Fabrication

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Welding Technology/Welder. 480508

Description

Classes are held from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday


This 18-week (630) hour training course will prepare the successful student with the skills required to secure a job as an entry-level welder. Students will learn the welding skill in the following skilled positions 1F, 2F, 3F 4F, 3G, 4G, 5G and 6G depending on skill development. A  certification will  be offered at  the end of this course to individuals who successfully  complete a  weld  test  in one or more of the above listed positions. Exposure to the to the following types of welding:



  • GMAW

  • FCAW


  • GTAW

  • SMAW


 Students also achieve NCCER Core and Welding Level I Certification with first year Apprenticeship in  Welding  completed, and OSHA 10 Hour. Fork Lift Training.


 Requirements



  • Delaware Resident at least 18 years of age

  • Social Security Card

  • Valid Delaware Driver's License required

  • Proof of Selective Service Registration (males only)

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency

  • Ability to pass a math and reading exam

  • Pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

  • Transportation Preferred


https://www.deskillscenter.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3562791&type=d&pREC_ID=2401985

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

18

Hours

630

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Delaware Skills Center

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

N/A

Training Location(s)

500 Ships Landing Way

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

OSHA

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

N/A

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued within 2 weeks of the programs start date. Refund Policy can be found on Page 14 of Delaware Skills Center Course Guide. Please click on link below.

 

https://www.deskillscenter.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3562644&type=d&pREC_ID=2401962

 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - NCCER

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$4,600.00 Tuition

Other Fees

$155.00 Drug & Background Checks

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$210.00 Safety Equipment - Gloves - Safety Glasses - Helmets - Jackets

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,965.00

Demand Occupation(s)

51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
$18.00 per hour
Required Certification: NCCER

Provider Status

Approved

Address

500 Ships Landing Way, Twin Spans Industrial Park, New Castle, Delaware 19720

Phone Number

(302) 654-5392

Fax Number

(302) 654-9418

Web Address

http://deskillscenter.org

Last Updated

Jun 18, 2024

Created

Aug 15, 2013

Renewal

Jul 01, 2025

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