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Craven Community College

Welding NCCER Level 1 & 2 (Arc, MIG, & TIG) - Employment Skills Training Program

Employment Skills Training All branches

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
1 location in North Carolina · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Other - Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Target MOS/ratings
All
Nearest installation
MCAS Cherry Point

About the program

In this training course, the student will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon ArcCutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAWBeads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). Additionally, the student will receive soft skills training (Resume writing, interviewing skills, dressing for success, and other jobseeking and job keeping skills) as part of their training. Craven Community College doesn't place the student in a job but does assist the student with job seeking if they are interested. Successful completion of the course and obtainment of certification makes the student highly employable in a career that provides above average wages nationally.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Welding

Eligibility & prerequisites

No prerequisite eligibility requirements

This Welding Course leads to certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (https://www.nccer.org/workforce-development-programs/virtual-training?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3OHfg7mk9AIVp2xvBB1_-wRxEAAYASAAEgLovPD_BwE). Students who successfully complete will receive the Level 1 Certification (Metal Cutting, Metal Preparation and Arc (Stick) Welding) and the Level 2 certification (MIG and TIG). These classes have a limited capacity of 12 students so, it is first-come, first-served basis.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
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