13 Week Pipe Welding Program
Monday through Friday 9:00 to 3:30 for 13 Weeks
The 13 week Pipe Welding Program prepares a student for pipe certification following AWS and ASME Section IX welding codes. Instruction consists of coupon preparation, welding technique, and troubleshooting for pipe welding in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions using E6010 or ER70S-2 (GTAW/Tig) in the root pass and E7018 in the fill and cover passes.
In the 13 week pipe welding program, students receive instruction in specific welding processes for Pipe, GTAW, and SMAW. In addition, students are also trained in oxy fuel and plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging, and the use of basic hand tools (grinders, fit-up tooling, etc.). The goal of this course is to have students prepared enough so that they are “ready to go” on the first day of employment. Other subjects covered in this course include but not limited to:
- Print and Weld Symbols
- Weld Inspection
- Rigging Safety
- AWS Code and Standards
- Shop and Tool Safety
- Metal Fabrication and Fitting
- Employability Skills
Students may test for the AWS D2.1 pipe certifications in SMAW and/or GTAW/SMAW by the end of the program (optional – additional fee required). Individuals who exhibit sound welding skills are encouraged to take one or both of the pipe certification tests. Graduates of this pipe welding program will find employment opportunities with industrial contractors, shipyards, machine shops, fabrication shops, and manufacturing facilities at a rate of 75% placement. NESM will assist in connecting students with potential employers.
PREREQUISITE!! IT IS required a potential student HAS PASSED a SMAW D1.1 to be considered for Pipe. PLEASE READ Students must meet certain qualifications and abilities to enroll in this program (LINK TO PREREQUISITES) THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE ENROLLMENT. In person or phone interview required.
TUITION & Fees: $9900.00 Tuition for the pipe welding program includes instruction, all text and study materials, and personal protective equipment (Welding helmet, welding jacket, welding gloves, safety glasses, and beanie) required for the program. There is a nonrefundable $30 registration fee in addition to tuition. Students are required to furnish their own hand tools, click Welders Tool Bucket too see options and price ranges.
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY HALF OF THE TUITION plus Reg.Fee ($4,980) AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT TO SECURE A PLACE IN CLASS. THE REMAINING HALF ($4,950) IS DUE AT THE HALF WAY POINT OF THE PROGRAM .
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION FEES: for students
AWS D1.1 FCAW OR SMAW LIMITED TEST (3/8” Plate) $350.00
AWS D1.1 FCAW OR SMAW UNLIMITED TEST (1” Plate) $400.00
Pipe Welding Program 2026 Dates
January 5-April 3 –ONLY 3 spaces left
April 6-July 2
July 6-Ocotber 2
October 5- December 31
You can now finance this course
The New England School of Metalwork has partnered with Community Credit Union, they have developed a special Career Advancement Loan for NESM. Call 207-783-2096 to arrange your financial approval.
OR
The New England School of Metalwork has partnered with Five County Credit Union within a Career Training Loan Program they offer, CLICK HERE to do your own online loan application.