Begin building your foundation of welding knowledge through this 6-7 week, 48-hour introductory course

LEARN THE BASICS OF THESE WELDING TYPES

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE INCLUDE

  • Welding positions

  • Weld defects and repair

  • Welding symbols

  • Basic types of material

  • Safe operation of a cutting torch

Following the successful completion, of our Basic Welding course, you will have a foundational understanding of the different types of welding as well as several weeks of practice welding.

First Step: If you plan on applying for the American Welding Society Scholarship you’ll want to get that process started right away (click the button below). Then register for the Welding Basics course you want to take here at RTEC (follow the link at the bottom of this page, to register for the RTEC Welding Basics course).
Next Step: Bring your skills up to Industry Standard and prepare for the American Welding Society test, to become certified through the American Welding Society. Once you’ve completed the Welding Basics course, the next step is to enroll in our Advanced Welding course.

 
 

 
 

Welding Basics Session Dates

 

Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00-8:00 PM

2024

  • November 6th-December 18th- Class is full

2025

  • Janaury 6th- February 12th

 
 

 
 

Cost

 

$2,100 plus applicable tax.

This includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit.

Welding Coat, Leather Gloves, Protective Eye-wear and Welding Helmet, Welper and Tape Measure.

 
 

 
 

Requirements

 

PREVIOUS WELDING EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY

We encourage all High School students to gain as much welding experience as possible through their high school offerings, prior to attending the Basic Welding class.

 
 

 
 

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RTEC welding classes are taught by AWS Certified Instructors, with Certified Welding
Inspector and Certified Welding Educator credentials.

 
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