Welding AWS Certification Programs (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

Program Requirements

1. Students acquire skill sets that are attached to specified American Welding Society certifications and must earn the industry credential prior to advancement in the program. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and must be purchased by each participant in the program. Attendance is critical to successful course completion. All welding courses must be taken in sequence due to safety/lab restrictions. Meeting or exceeding weld quality specifications as outlined by the American Welding Society (D1.1 code) is a requirement prior to testing

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2. PPE required

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3. Hard-soled, 8” lace-up leather boots (steel toe preferred but not required)

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4. Gloves (gauntlet type)

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5. Welding Shield & Helmet (self-darkening preferred)

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6. Safety Glasses (ANSI 287.1)

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7. 100% Cotton Long-sleeve Shirt or Flame-Retardant Welding Jacket

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8. Earplugs

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9. These are short-term classes where students acquire skill sets that are attached to specified American Welding Society certifications. Class schedules and locations are updated quarterly

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10. The program offers certifications in

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11. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

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12. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

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13. Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

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14. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

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15. ASME IX Pressure Pipe Welding (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

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16. CALL 804

    Call 804-578-6794 or email kclifton@rappahannock.edu to register for AWS Welding Certification classes. Class sizes are limited, so sign up early! If you are interested in discounts and financial assistance, you must contact us at least three weeks before the start of class. Students eligible for aid will pay significantly less through the G3 and FastForward Tuition Assistance. Price $1950 for each

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