Southcoast Welding Institute | A division of SCW&M

WELDING TRAINING

PROGRAM

Southcoast Welding Institute

SWRMC | NAVSEA | AWS, AISC & ABS CERTIFIED | CONTRACTOR LICENSE 854690

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WELDING TRAINING

PROGRAM

Welding Courses GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, plasma cutting, brazing and oxyacetylene cutting are the most

common subjects. Our welder training program also includes blueprint reading, welding

symbols and metallurgy. You will not only learn how to weld, but how to weld safely.

All of our courses have extensive safety training.

Mission Statement

Southcoast Welding Institute strives to achieve growth, excellence, and superiority within

the shipyard and construction industries. Our goal is to be a proven leader in providing

the best training and to be the best welding school in Southern California. Our technical

courses are specifically designed to serve any individual skill level from beginning to

advanced welding and mirror our applied principles. It is our endeavor to facilitate

classroom theory and hands-on training to successfully accomplish vocational goals and

career objectives to provide the necessary trade skills and knowledge to pursue a

profession in the welding industry.

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Table of Contents

Payment Options ................................................................................................................. 3 Tuition Payment Plan ...................................................................................................... 3 Credit Card Payments ..................................................................................................... 3 Third Party Billing .......................................................................................................... 3 Refunds ........................................................................................................................... 3

Hours of Operation ......................................................................................................... 4 Admissions & Enrollment................................................................................................... 4

Student I.D. Cards ........................................................................................................... 4 Prerequisite Testing ........................................................................................................ 4

FCAW - MIG WELDING ................................................................................................. 5

GTAW – TIG WELDING ................................................................................................. 6

GMAW – MIG ALUMINUM WELDING ........................................................................ 7

GMAW – MIG ADVANCED ALUMINUM .................................................................... 8

GTAW – TIG PIPE WELDING ....................................................................................... 9

CUSTOMIZED WELDING TRAINING ...................................................................... 10

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Payment Options Tuition Payment Plan Allows an installment payment plan based on clock hours rather than lump sum

payment(s) at the time of enrollment. A down payment of 25% of tuition cost.

Payment(s) may be made with credit card, check, money order, or cash (in-person only).

Make your check or money order payable to: Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing.

Credit Card Payments The Finance & Accounting Department accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express or

Discover for tuition payments. NOTICE: FOR THOSE PAYING ACCOUNT BY

CREDIT CARD Students that choose to pay their account with a credit card (Visa,

MasterCard, American Express or Discover) instead of cash, check or money order will

incur a 4.5% convenience fee for use of the service. A convenience fee covers charges

assessed by credit card companies for providing the service.

Third Party Billing Third-Party Billing is a method of billing in which an entity, (company, corporation, or

other government agency) has established special billing arrangements to cover tuition

and mandatory fees for students that it sponsors. This entity receives and makes payments

against special bills mailed directly to a third-party office, and does not remit payment

directly to a student's institution-generated bill.

The sponsor must submit a Letter of Authorization to the Finance & Accounting

Department. The letter from the sponsor should include:

1) Student's name

2) Student's ID number (555-last four

of SSN)

3) Semester or duration of program

4) Charges for which the student is

responsible

5) Address to send the bill

6) Contact person's name and telephone

number

Refunds Students who officially withdraw from the Institute or reduce the number of clock hours

for which they are registered may be entitled to an adjustment of charges or a refund of

amounts paid. Any refund or adjustment will be based on the official drop/withdrawal

date. Refunds are mailed to the student's permanent address usually within four weeks of

the date of notification. Tuition refunds are made according to this schedule during all

semester terms:

Official Drop Date Credit Adjustment (24) Hours prior to class time 100%

(20) Clock Hours 75%

(40) Clock Hours 50%

(60) Clock Hours 25%

More than (60) Clock Hours 0%

Withdrawals must be made through the Finance & Accounting Department.

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****Remember, records will ONLY be released upon PAYMENT IN FULL of all debts

to the Finance & Accounting Department****

Hours of Operation

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Phone: (619) 429-1337

Fax: (619) 429-1336

Address: 2591 Faivre Street, Building 1, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Website: www.southcoastwelding.net

Finance & Accounting

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

(closed from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Admissions & Enrollment

Student I.D. Cards New students will be provided a Student ID and other related training materials at the

time of enrollment. Returning and/or former students will receive the same information

and will use the ID card and number originally issued. Replacement cards are available in

the Admissions Office for a $5 fee.

Prerequisite Testing If you wish to bypass our introductory courses to enter advanced training you must pass

practical welding and written prerequisite tests. See individual course descriptions for

tests required and cost for complete prerequisite testing for that course. Prerequisite

testing is scheduled during the week prior to your starting date. Contact the Admissions

Office for a schedule of prerequisite tests. All prerequisite testing must be completed

prior to your start date. Any student failing a course is not allowed to do prerequisite

testing in lieu of retaking the course. Any former student returning for additional training

after an absence of more than one year may be required to take prerequisite testing to

determine skill level. SCW Institute does not give credit for previous courses completed

at other institutions. Only one attempt to pass any prerequisite test will be allowed. The student must have successfully completed course certification or demonstrated skill-level prior to class enrollment. Prerequisite Testing: $250.00.

Admissions

• Class Enrollment

• Tuition and Fees

Course Objectives

• Course Curriculum

• Course Description

Certification

• Completion of Course

• Graduation

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FCAW - MIG WELDING

FCA001 FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) - MIG (80) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $1,230.00 TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel in all positions used in the shipyard and commercial industry.

Course Description: The Flux Cored Arc Welding course is designed to teach welders about arc welding safety and the flux cored arc welding process in this preparatory beginner course. Seventy (70) hours of booth instruction and ten (10) hours of lecture and practice make up this course.

Course Content: This course provides the beginner student with a thorough technical understanding of flux cored arc welding, welding metallurgy, joint design and blueprint reading. This course is designed to provide training to develop welding skills on carbon steels using small and large diameter flux-cored electrodes (with and without shielding gas) in all positions on fillet and groove welds. This course also teaches trouble shooting and the use of the proper equipment, filler metal selection, and welding with different gases.

Learn fundamentals of FCAW

Welding Procedures are taught on mild steel

Welding on edge, corner, lap, butt fillet welds, and groove welds in all positions. Course Objective: Each student will have an understanding on how the FCAW process works and be able to perform a fillet and groove welds in all positions. Student will receive a certificate upon completion. This course enables the student to produce quality fillet and groove welds on carbon steel using small diameter electrode wires, large diameter gas shielded and self-shielded electrode wires as well as metal cored wires. This course also develops skills for Welder in shipyard and commercial industries. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for enrollment and/or testing in this program.

Figure 1: Flux Cored Arc Welding

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GTAW – TIG WELDING

GTA001 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) - TIG (80) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $1,230.00 TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum used in the shipyard industry.

Course Description: The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course is designed to teach welders about arc welding safety and the gas tungsten arc process in this preparatory beginner course. Seventy (70) hours of booth instruction and ten (10) hours of lecture and practice make up this course.

Course Content: This course provides the student with a thorough technical understanding of gas tungsten arc welding, arc characteristics and welding safety. It provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality gas tungsten arc welds on 16 and 11 gauge mild steel, .062-inch gauge stainless steel and .125-inch aluminum, using both direct and alternating current. In addition, material is presented on the weld characteristics of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Information on pulsed current is included to prepare the student for more detailed applications of pulsed current used in gas tungsten arc welding pipe.

Learn fundamentals of GTAW (TIG)

Welding Procedures are taught on aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel.

Welding on edge, corner, lap, butt and fillet welds.

Welding is limited to 11 gauge materials which does not include thick plate, pipe or other irregular shapes

Course Objective: Each student will have an understanding on how the GTAW process works and be able to perform a fillet weld in all positions. Student will receive a certificate upon completion. To be able to produce quality fillet and square groove welds on thin carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions, using the gas tungsten arc welding process. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for enrollment and/or testing in this program.

Figure 2: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

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GMAW – MIG ALUMINUM WELDING

GMA002 GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) – MIG ALUMINUM (120) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $1,570.00 TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on aluminum used in the shipyard industry. Course Description: The Gas Metal Arc Welding course is designed to teach welders about arc welding safety and the gas metal arc process in this (120)-Hour course. One-hundred and ten (110) hours of booth instruction and ten (10) hours of lecture and practice make up this course.

Course Content: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough technical understanding and working knowledge of welding safety, gas metal arc welding, equipment set-up, applied metallurgy, blueprint reading, metal transfer and shielding gases. It also provides training to develop the skill necessary to make quality gas metal arc welds in all positions aluminum from 3/16-inch sheet to 3/8-inch plate, single and multiple pass, using short circuit transfer. This course also illustrates problems associated with welding situations and provides remedial technical information.

Weld troubleshooting and techniques for making various welds in all positions

Explanation of welding symbols and blueprint reading

Criteria for the selection of various electrodes and selection of gases Course Objective: Each student will have an understanding on how the GMAW process works and be able to perform a fillet and groove weld in all positions. Student will receive a certificate upon completion. To be able to produce quality multiple pass fillet welds and groove welds on aluminum plate in all positions, using GMAW process. Quality is determined through visual inspection and mechanical testing. This course also develops skills for welding in ship repair and commercial industries. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for enrollment and/or testing in this program.

Figure 3: Gas Metal Arc Welding

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GMAW – MIG ADVANCED ALUMINUM

GMA003 GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) – MIG ADVANCED1 ALUMINUM WITH 5XXX REQUIREMENTS (80) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $1,230.00 TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on aluminum used in the shipyard industry. Course Description: The Gas Metal Arc Welding course is designed to teach welders about arc welding safety and the gas metal arc process in this (80)-Hour course. The advanced Aluminum course has a special emphasis on Navy Ship Repair 5XXX requirements. Course covers Seventy (70) hours of booth instruction and ten (10) hours of lecture and practice make up this course.

Course Content: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough technical understanding and working knowledge of Pulse MIG welding, welding with different gases, filler metal requirements, welding with ceramic backing and reading and understanding a process control procedure. This course also provides training on pulse transfer other than the short-circuiting, which is covered in the Gas Metal Arc Welding course. The pulse transfer provides for high deposition rate for all position welding. This course also includes gas metal arc welding of aluminum.

Weld troubleshooting and techniques for making various welds in all positions

Explanation of welding symbols and blueprint reading

Criteria for the selection of various electrodes and selection of gases Course Objective: Each student will have an understanding on how the GMAW process works and be able to perform a fillet and groove weld in all positions. Student will receive a certificate upon completion. The student will develop the ability to produce quality fillet and groove welds on aluminum using pulse or spray transfer. Prerequisite: The student must have successfully completed GMA002 prior to class enrollment.

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Figure 4: Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced

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GTAW – TIG PIPE WELDING

GTA004 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) – TIG PIPE2 (120) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $1,570.00 TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel used in the shipyard industry. Course Description: The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding course is designed to teach students about arc welding safety and the TIG Pipe welding process in this (120) clock hours advanced course. This course will prepare the student to pass a 6G pipe test to Military, ASME and AWS standards. One-hundred and ten (110) hours of booth instruction and ten (10) hours of lecture and practice make up this course.

Course Content: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough technical understanding and working knowledge of weld troubleshooting, welding techniques in all positions, explanation of weld symbols, joint design, blueprints, filler metal requirements, proper shielding gas, and equipment set-up.

Weld troubleshooting and techniques for making various welds in all positions

Explanation of welding symbols and blueprint reading

Criteria for the selection of various electrodes and selection of gases Course Objective: Each student will have an understanding on how the GTAW process works and be able to perform a 6G Pipe test. Student will receive a certificate upon completion. The student will develop the ability to produce quality fillet and groove welds on carbon steel and copper nickel pipe (CUNI) using the GTAW process. Prerequisite: The student must have successfully completed GTA001 beginner course prior to class enrollment.

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Figure 5: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

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CUSTOMIZED WELDING TRAINING

CUS001 COMBINATION STRUCTURAL & PIPE WELDING PROGRAM (*) CLOCK HOURS TUITION $(*) TRAINING MATERIALS (INCLUDED)3

At Southcoast Welding Institute we can custom-tailor curriculum training to meet the needs of your business or individual professional skills development. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum used in the shipyard industry. Course Content: This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough technical understanding and working knowledge of welding processes, welding techniques in all positions, explanation of welding symbols and terms, joint design, blueprints, filler metal requirements, proper shielding gas, safety and equipment set-up. The following courses are offered:

Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum (GMAW)

Advanced Aluminum Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe (GTAW)

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting (OAW)

Brazing of Metals, Ferrous & Nonferrous Welder Certification: $250.00. We will test and certify your welders at our facility to both AWS and Military Standards. Price is for three plates: 1) Vertical 2) Overhead and 3) Horizontal. Any retesting will be an additional charge.

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WELDING TRAINING

PROGRAM

A division of Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing 2591 Faivre Street, Building 1

Chula Vista, CA 91911 Office: (619) 429-1337 | Fax: (619) 429-1336

www.southcoastwelding.net

SWRMC | NAVSEA | AWS, AISC & ABS CERTIFIED | CONTRACTOR LICENSE 854690