Course Info & Tuition Rates
All courses and services include supplies, books/manuals, and instructor supervision.
All classes are available at the following start times
7:00 am to 12:30 pm
SMAW (Stick) PIPE WELDING QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
- Duration: 7 weeks – 193 clock hours
- Class: 5 days per week/5.5 hours per day (plus 2 hours per week homework)
- Tuition: Includes all consumables and supplies
- Total Cost: $7000.
GTAW (TIG) PIPE WELDING QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
- Duration: 5 weeks – 137 clock hours
- Class: 5 days per week/5.5 hours per day (plus 2 hours per week homework)
- Tuition: Includes all consumables and supplies
- Total Cost: $5000.
SMAW (Stick) STRUCTURAL/PLATE PROGRAM
- Duration: 5 weeks – 137 clock hours
- Class: 5 days per week/5.5 hours per day (plus 2 hours per week homework)
- Tuition: Includes all consumables and supplies
- Total Cost: $5000.
GMAW/FCAW (Mig) STRUCTURAL/PLATE PROGRAM
- Duration: 5 weeks – 165 clock hours
- Class: 5 days per week/5.5 hours per day
- Tuition: Includes all consumables and supplies
- Total Cost: $5000.
CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Elite Welder Training & Testing can train welders to a specific Code or standard. For example, stainless steel Mig, aluminum plate, light gauge, carbon steel/stainless steel, etc. Whatever your welding needs are, we can handle them.
WEEKLY & DAILY RATES
- Rates: Weekly: $1000 – Daily: $200.
For experienced welders who want to learn additional processes or prepare for upcoming tests.
Qualification/Certification Testing ASNT Level II Inspector On Site, Average Cost $400.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- An individual must be capable of squatting, kneeling, sitting, or standing for an extended period of time.
- An individual must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- You must have 20/20 vision (naturally or corrected).
- Elite Welder Training reserves the right to require proof of professional eye exam at any time.
REFUND POLICY
Students who drop out or withdraw within the first 2 weeks will be given a pro-rated refund. After 2 weeks, there will be no refund.
DID YOU KNOW… A skilled pipe welder can earn the salary of a doctor or a lawyer.Welding is one of only a few skills that can earn you a six-figure annual income without a college degree.
Pipe welders who are willing to travel and/or work in hazardous conditions can earn over $100,000 a year.
A travelling, industrial pipe welder can earn from $70,000 to $130,000 a year.
Underwater welders earn from $100,000 to $200,000 a year.
Military support welders working in the Middle East can earn from $120,000 to $200,000 a year.