The tuition includes an impressive 760 hours of hands-on training, four essential textbooks, and access to various American Welding Society qualification test records. You’ll also receive all necessary welding and grinding consumables, plus two pairs of welding gloves and complete eye and hearing protection.

Required Equipment & Tools
To ensure you are fully prepared for lab and hands-on training, students are required to have a quality auto-darkening welding helmet, along with at least 20 replacement lenses (both inside and outside). It is also recommended to purchase spare parts, such as headgear and tightening knobs, that are readily available. Additionally, students must have a minimum of two long-sleeved, fire-retardant welding shirts and durable, leather steel-toe or composite boots. Students will also need a 4-1/2” angle grinder and a tool bucket containing ten standard welding tools. (estimated value of approximately $250) (student tool bucket list).

Classroom Supplies
To support your success in the classroom, students should bring the following items: a flip pocket notebook (3” x 5”), a spiral 1-subject notebook (8.5” x 10.5”), a pack of pencils, a pack of pens, and two pocket folders designed to hold 8-1/2” x 11” documents.