Welding Schools in Missouri
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If the number of welding schools in the country is any indication that the welding profession has grown through the years, then it only means one thing. If you’re looking for a profitable career, join the hundreds of men and women investing in their welding training.
Most people think that a welder works only in a shop, getting dirty in his overalls and assisting a mechanic. But in reality, the welding profession has so much more to offer. If you’re good enough and are passionate about this job enough, it can give you many opportunities.
Here are just some of the fields that you can work in once you become a certified welder.
- aviation and aeronautics
- military
- underwater welding
- construction and manufacturing
- academe
- outer space
Who knew that one can go to outer space being a welder? All you need to get started is a high school diploma and the determination to pass all your course’s requirements.
If you live in Missouri, here are the welding schools and training facilities that you can choose to enroll in.
- Cass Career Cntr. Welding Program (Lexington Harrisonville)
- Columbia Area Career Cntr. Welder Training (South Providence Columbia)
- Metropolitan Community College (Broadway, Kansas City)
- Missouri Welding Institute (Industrial Parkway Nevada)
- Ozarks Technical Comm. Coll. Welding Program (Springfield)
When choosing which of these schools is the best for your needs, you must take note of the following criteria: accreditation, certifications, and their programs. Some offer courses on pipe welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication, while others do not.
When you go to a welding school, what kinds of courses and classes can you expect to learn?
This depends on the program you’re enrolled in. For beginner courses, you’ll attend introductory classes on welding, which include the history and art of welding. You will also be immersed into the different types of welding processes such as stick welding and TIG welding.
Once you’re done with the course, you’ll be issued a certification by your school. Here are the different types of certifications that you can get.
- Welding Certification
- 4G SMAW
- 6G Pipe SMAW
- 3G FCAW
As for schools that offer advanced welding programs, you’ll gain training on advanced welding techniques. You will spend at least 6 weeks learning the ins and outs of the following welding types.
- Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (all levels)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for manufacturing and structural on all levels
- Blueprint reading and fabrication
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As for the tuition, this depends on the type of welder you want to become. For instance, if you want to become an underwater welder, you need to set aside more than $10,000 for tuition and fees alone. You’ll be mastering different skill sets such as swimming, diving, and welding, and you may need more time to master these skills.
After training, you may be required to enroll in an apprenticeship program. During this stage, you will have the chance to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom and hone your skills.
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