Northeast’s Welding Apprenticeship program prepares students for a career in welding through an Earn as you Learn model.
What You'll Earn As An Apprentice
- A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Licenses and Certifications
- National Apprenticeship Credential
- Welding Certificate or Diploma
What You'll Learn As An Apprentice
- Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Select production equipment according to product specifications.
- Determine metal or plastic production methods.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
- Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities and Courses
In the apprenticeship program students gain paid, on-the-job training experience working alongside experienced professionals. In addition to hands-on learning opportunities at a jobsite, students grow their knowledge in the classroom. Classroom instruction in the welding apprenticeship includes:
- WELD 1030 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic Theory
- WELD 1035 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Lab
- WELD 1040 Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory
- WELD 1045 Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab
- WELD 1110 Intro to Metals and Inspection
- WELD 1140 Print Reading & Symbols
- WELD 1155 Fabrication Equipment and Operation Lab
- MATH 1020 Technical Mathematics I
Program Details
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where businesses can develop and prepare their future workforce and individuals can obtain paid work experience along with classroom instruction.
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520 hours of classroom instruction & approximately 2-3 years of on-the-job learning.
Courses are offered in-person. On-the-job training is offered at an employer site.
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Upon completion apprentices are awarded a College Certificate and/or Diploma in Welding and a National Apprenticeship Credential.
Courses follow a traditional college semester schedule and are offered in-person at the Norfolk and South Sioux City campuses. Classes are typically Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Career Outcomes
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