Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology
Locations: Hermitage, Uniontown | 12-month Diploma
Laurel’s 12-month Welding & Fabrication program teaches practical and versatile skill that have a wide range of applications in numerous industries. Graduates have the opportunity to work with their hands, create tangible objects, and contribute to the world around them.
Skills Development:
Welding procedures
Blueprint reading
Fabrication
Layout
Laurel’s Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology program will prepare graduates for entry-level positions in welding repair, welder fabricator, industrial mechanics, and pipefitter/welder. The curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Additional instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding and fabrication skills. Coursework includes oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and cutting (OAW), Arc Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Welding (FCAW), TIG welding (GTAW), Pipe welding and certification test preparation per current industry standards, practices and techniques. Courses in math and blueprint reading gives the student the industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Get Pipeline Specific Training
Pipeline welding is a specialized skill used in various industries, including aerospace, oil, construction, and auto manufacturing. Pipeline welders are responsible for installing and repairing pipes that transport substances such as water, chemicals and gases.
LTI has hands-on cirriculum dedicated to Pipe Welding and Pipeline Technology, so students can gain firsthand knowledge. Learn the different methods of welding pipes and tubes using different kinds of metal transfer, train in different positions used for pipe welding, along with the equipment needed for beveling and cutting joints during
the pipe welding process.
Certifications
Laurel’s program prepares you to take the following industry-recognized credentials:
Program Highlights
Learn various process of welding & fabrication
Hands-on experience in professionally equipped lab spaces
Prepare for industry standard certification through AWS
Content Courses
- Blueprint Reading
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- SMAW Pipe Welding
- Welding Inspection Techniques
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Layout & Fabrication
- Combination Pipe Welding
- Specialty Metals Welding
THIS LIST IS A SAMPLE OF COURSES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COURSE OFFERINGS, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.
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Occupation Outlook
Laurel encourages all prospective students to fully research employment opportunities when choosing a program of study. Please click the links below to learn more.
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Popular Occupations:
WELDERS, CUTTERS, AND WELDER FITTERS
PIPE FITTERS AND STEAMFITTERS
STEEL WORKERS
For a full program outline, see our school catalogs
Laurel Graduate Spotlight
Dakota Sisler
GRADUATION: JANUARY 2023
PROGRAM OF STUDY: WELDING & FABRICATION WITH PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATION: SHOP WELDER AT NORTH AMERICAN DRILLERS
Meet the Program Directors
Justin Caldwell
DIRECTOR OF TRADES
20+ years in Construction Trades
“The trades department at Laurel is one of the best. We have passionate instructors that put the students’ education first. We help people change their lives everyday.”