Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Elite Pipe Welding Program prepares students for journeyman level positions in commercial and industrial pipe welding. Welders will be trained utilizing the SMAW (stick welding) and GTAW (TIG welding) welding processes. These types of welders can be found in various areas such as industrial pre-fabrication shops, paper mills, refineries, power plants, chemical plants, food processing plants, oil and gas pipelines and more. The program is 760 clock hours.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
19
Hours
760
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
333 Rosebud Rd, Quitman, Arkansas
Local WIB
5020 - North Central
Name of Credential
ASME - WPS GT-SM-P1-P1 6G Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Veteran's Affairs Education Benefits
Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund (student loan program)
Arkansas Rehab Funds
Privately funded scholarships including but not limited to: American Welding Society, Mike Rowe Works Foundation, National FFA Program
Refund Policy
The $100 application fee and the tool fee are not refundable.
Tuition and the lab fee will be refunded as follows:
- At completion of less than 25%, refund of tuition and lab fee shall be made on a pro rata basis.
- At completion of 25% but less than 50%, refund of 50% of tuition and lab fee.
- At completion of 50% but less than 75%, refund of 25% of tuition and lab fee.
- No refund after 75% completion.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$18,200.00 Tuition charge
Other Fees
$2,800.00 Lab fee (covers consumable materials like metal, welding rods, gases)
Registration Fee
$100.00 Registration Fee paid upon enrollment
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,000.00 Tool fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$22,100.00
