Course Description

This is a 200 hour program designed to prepare adults for employment in Welding & Fabrication careers by preparing students for the AWS D1.1 SMAW 1" vertical up and GMAW 3/8" vertical up certification tests. Students enrolled in the class will be instructed in the welding processes of SMAW (arc welding) and GMAW (mig welding). Students will also be introduced to Oxy/Fuel cutting and Plasma cutting processes, as well as relevant hand tools and power tools. Each 4 hour class will consist of 1 hour of classroom instruction and 3 hours of welding lab time.

Tuition

$3700 (2025-2026 school year)

Tuition does NOT include:

• Lab Fees: $200

• ACT WorkKeys Assessments: $75 (Non-refundable)

• Application Fee: $25 (Non-refundable)

• NCCER Assessment Fees: $24

Additional costs not included in tuition and for which Tolles is NOT the vendor include:

• Textbooks: NCCER Welding Level 1, 6th edition; ISBN-13-9780137924530 and NCCER Welding Level 2, 6th edition; ISBN-13-9780138216160

• Personal Protective Equipment: Welding Hood Shade 10, Full Visor Shade 5, Fire Retardant Welding Jacket, Welding Gloves (6 inch minimum cuff), Weld Chipping Hammer, Wire Brush, MIG Pliers

Program Details and Cost Page

Funding opportunities my be available. Please check out our Financial Resources page for more information.

Admissions Requirements for the Metal Arc Welding Program

Prior to enrollment in the Metal Arc Welding Program, you must include:

• A copy of a high school diploma, high school transcript or GED. Exception can be made if a student lacks a high school diploma or GED by enrolling in the ASPIRE/GED/ADULT DIPLOMA program at Tolles .

• Scores of at least 3 on all three required ACT WorkKeys  Tests – Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy.

Registration Information

This class meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

To register for classes or to view upcoming dates, please visit our Student Portal. You will need to create an account to register for a class and verify your email. Instructions can be found on the Student Resources page.

If you are a current student, you will use the same link to connect to your account. Please use the same email that you used to register for the class originally.  Once your account is set up, you will be able to view your student file, attendance, grades, and financial information.

Level of Occupations

Detail for CIP Code 48.0508

Title: Welding Technology/Welder.

Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.