Our Classes
At Industrial Welding Academy, our welding programs are built to prepare you for success from day one. Whether you’re starting your journey in welding or looking to sharpen your skills, our hands-on courses are designed to mirror real job site conditions and industry demands. Explore our full range of programs and take the first step toward a rewarding welding career.
FCAW
The Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) course at Industrial Welding Academy is designed to equip students with essential welding knowledge, safety practices, and hands-on experience needed to enter the workforce as an entry-level structural welder.
What You’ll Learn
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of:
- How to perform fillet (1F,2F,3F,4F) and groove welds (1G,2G,3G,4G) with and without backing in all positions.
- Torch cutting and gouging techniques.
- Structural welding applications in real-world job settings.
GMAW
The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) course at Industrial Welding Academy is a focused training program designed to give students a strong foundation in arc welding safety and GMAW techniques.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, students will:
- Practice performing fillet (1F,2F,3F,4F) and groove welds (1G,2G,3G,4G) with and without backing in all positions.
- Develop safe cutting procedures using oxy-fuel torches and gouging tools.
- Apply techniques that prepare them for real-world structural welding jobs.
SMAW-Plate
The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW – Plate) course at Industrial Welding Academy equips students with the essential skills and safety knowledge to excel in the welding industry.
What You Will Learn
Students will receive thorough instruction and lab experience covering:
- Fundamentals of the SMAW process for plate welding.
- Electrode selection and techniques using 6010 and 7018 rods.
- Execution of fillet and groove welds with and without backing.
- Welding in all positions: 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.
- Industry expectations aligned with the ASME welding code.
SMAW-Pipe
The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Pipe course at Industrial Welding Academy is designed for students ready to take their skills to the next level.
What You Will Learn
This course provides students with in-depth instruction and hands-on practice in:
- Welding Safety procedures related to pipe welding.
- Electrode selection and technique using E6010 and E7018 rods.
- Mastery of pipe welding positions: 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G.
- Welding with mild steel, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
- Preparation for passing the 6G weld test to ASME and industry standards.
GTAW-TIG
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) course at Industrial Welding Academy is a comprehensive training program designed to help students with the skills needed for high-precision welding across a variety of industries.
What You’ll Learn
Students in this course will:
- Execution of fillet (1F,2F,3F,4F) and groove welds (1G,2G,5G,6G) with and without backing in all positions.
- Develop techniques for welding mild steel, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
- Gain proficiency in cutting and gauging procedures.
Combination Plate - Beaumont Location Only
The Combination Plate course is designed to teach students proper techniques and safety when using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to become employed and perform general entry level structural welding in fabrication shop, machine shop, petro chemical, power plant and refineries. This course contains 48 hours of lecture and 144 hours of lab, which totals 192 clock hours. To complete the course, students must pass a skills test. At the completion of the course each student will receive a certificate of completion.
