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TEWT1 - Pipe Welding

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Pipe WeldingCertificate

Effective Start Term

2026-2027

College/School

School of Trades

Program Title

Pipe Welding

Total Program Hours

780

Total Program Credits

26

Total Length of Time to Complete the Program

18 - 24 months

Program Description

In the Pipe Welding program, students will learn advanced pipe welding principles. Students will learn the day-to-day tasks of the advanced welder from lectures, hands-on application, and practice to be prepared to pass advanced ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and API 1104 welding certifications. Through instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn and test their skills for the following advanced welding processes: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW.

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

• Describe processes using proper terminology used in the pipe welding industry.

• Differentiate between processes and techniques used to weld on pipe versus traditional welding.

• Use advanced welding tools and equipment need for pipe welding.

• Pass the welding qualification tests.

Certificates and Licensure

  • MTECH Program Certificate in Pipe Welding

  • QC11 American Welding Society Level II Advanced Welder Certificates in:

    • GMAW

    • FCAW

    • SMAW

    • GTAW

  • ASME IX 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – GMAW

  • AWSD1.1 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – FCAW

  • ASME IX 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – RMD/FCAW

  • AWSD1.1 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – SMAW

  • API 1104 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – SMAW

  • ASME IX 6G Pipe Qualification Certificate – GTAW/SMAW