Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky is offering a 1 year Welding Intensive course which provides foundational knowledge and skills to students interested in pursuing a Welding career. This course prepares students to successfully pass a variety of AWS certifications. ABC of IN/KY is an approved educational institution by the American Welding Society.

Course Details

  • 2 semester course starting in September and ending in April
  • Class is Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 5-9 p.m.
  • Class is a mix of welding theory, welding safety, blueprint reading, machine maintenance,
    and hands-on lab experience
  • The course educates students on the following processes:
    • Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
    • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    • Cutting (Plasma Arc, Oxy/Acetylene, Air Arc)
    • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
    • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Within each process students will receive training on:
    • 1G flat groove
    • 2G horizontal groove
    • 3G vertical up groove
    • 4G overhead groove
  • Within each process, students will be provided with test levels appropriate to their aptitude or employer requirements.
  • Students requiring additional practice or specialized testing can attend “Open Lab” hours held every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. for individual instruction or assistance. This is simply a resource for students and is not required.
  • Costs:
    • Member: $2,200
    • Non-member: $2,900
    • Included in the course fees are PPE and test fees*
      • If students are required to test on a special material per the request of the employer, additional fees may be incurred

 

To learn more about the course or to request an enrollment form, please contact Catrona Lanctot
Cat@abcindianakentucky.org
(317) 596-4950 ext. 109

**ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25**