• Tuition and Cost Information

    The Welding Programs offers instruction in welding rods, striking the arc, basic manipulative techniques in oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, oxyacetylene welding and brazing in four major joints. Students also learn oxyacetylene cutting, construction, setup and welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions and an introduction to mig welding. Students prepare to sit for AWS D1.1 Structural GMAW Weld Certificate Exam.

    Overview: The full Welding course is 6 Months in length. It is comprised of four 100 hour terms. A student can take the entire 400 hours or 100 hours at a time.
    Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4:00pm – 9:00pm
    Location: Schuylkill Technology Center South Campus – 15 Maple Ave, Mar Lin, PA 17951

    Theory & Skills
    Welding I     – Safe Operating Practices, Stick Welding, MIG Welding, and Oxygen & Acetylene Cutting & Welding
    Welding II – Tools & Equipment, Types and Properties of Metal, Joint Designs &Welding Positions, and Brazing & Soldering
    Welding III – TIG Welding, and Advanced Cutting Processes
    Welding IV – Preparation for the AWS D1.1 Weld Test*Prerequisite: Welding I, II & III or documented Industry Experience

    Admission Requirements
    Complete an application & pay the non-refundable registration fee to reserve a seat.
    Must be at least age 18.
    Submit a certified high school transcript or GED (If applying for Federal Financial Aid).

    Have a clean State Police Background check.
    Must have funding sources secured and submitted 10 days prior to the start.

    Graduation Requirements
    Complete all classroom assignments, tests and all skills/theory training.
    Earn an overall grade point average of 80% or higher.
    Be in compliance with the attendance policy outlined in the student handbook.
    Have all tuition and fees paid to ZERO balance.

    Once graduation requirements are met students will receive a certificate of completion as prescribed by the IU/STC Board of Directors. At the completion of all 4 levels the student will have the ability to sit for the AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding test