ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, LLC. Welding and Fabricating Training Program. Program Catalog W. Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho 83854

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ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, LLC.

Welding and Fabricating Training

Program

Program Catalog

4470 W. Seltice Way

Post Falls, Idaho 83854

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Staff, Faculty and Hours of Operation:

Administrative Office: 4470 West Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho 83854 P: 208-262-4100

F: 208-762-0942

E-mail: [email protected]

Welding Facility: 4470 W. Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho 83854 P: 208-262-4100

E-mail: [email protected]

ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, LLC. Faculty and Staff: Faculty: Dan Aurand, Instructor,

WABO – Certified Welder Mitch Keith, Program Director

ICC - Certified Inspector – Master of Special Inspections WABO – Structural Steel & Welding Inspector

Steve Siderius, Welder Examiner

AWS – Certified Welding Inspector

ICC – Certified Inspector – Structural Welding and Structural Steel & Bolting

WABO – Approved Welder Examiner Jim Wasson, Welder Examiner

AWS – Certified Welding Inspector WABO – Approved Welder Examiner

WABO – Field Supervisor & Special Inspector – Structural Welding & Structural Steel & Bolting

Cheryl Broumley, Administrative

Hours of Operation:

Administrative office and Welding Facility:

Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Our instructors and examiners are industry experienced welders who instruct their students in the techniques and skills needed by local employers. Our training program has been designed to provide the necessary welding competencies required in the industry. Structural and pipe welding specialties are taught through a multitude of welding processes.

ALLWEST serves the serious student who desires to achieve professional welding skills, and are willing to put forth the required effort. These courses are for self-motivated adults who are looking to increase their skills, update their training, or are looking for a new career path.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Due to the high number of retirees in the construction industry, welders and fabricators are in high demand. Now is the time to join this exciting and rewarding field.

Welding and fabricating consists of the ability to prepare materials for assembly, read blueprints, layout of materials, cutting and welding to produce a final product. Very few things are as rewarding as seeing a project come together from start to finish that you can say you took part in the making.

As a part of the ALLWEST Welding and Fabricating Training Program, you will be introduced to a wide range of techniques the fabrication world has to offer, which include but are not limited to FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding),and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, as well as back gouging, and the safe and correct used of Oxy-Acetylene cutting, pre-heating, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and weld definitions. In this competence based program, students will be trained in safe and correct standards and procedures needed in the welding techniques used in the fabrication industry today. Upon completion of the welding curriculum, individuals will take qualification tests to determine their ability to perform the multiple welding positions required to become certified as a fabrication welder. Depending on the individual’s ability, he or she will be eligible to obtain gainful employment in the fabrication industry.

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FACILITIES:

The ALLWEST welding facility is located at 4470 W. Seltice Way, Suite E, Post Falls, Idaho.

Hours of Operation:

Welding School:

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Start dates for each course are flexible based on available openings.

Holidays:

ALLWEST is open year-round, with the exception of the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving

• Christmas

In the event that a holiday falls on Saturday, ALLWEST will be closed on the previous Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, then ALLWEST will be closed on the following Monday.

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ALLWEST PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION:

Our mission for the ALLWEST Welding and Fabricating Training Program is to provide a quality education for students wanting to learn the skills of welding and fabrication. ALLWEST is committed to facilitate growth and development for our students in a hands-on and productive atmosphere.

Our primary purpose in establishing goals and objectives is to support our commitment to:

• Fulfill educational requirements to qualify students for:

o Qualification under the American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder Program

o Qualification under the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) Welder Qualification Program

• Facilitate knowledge and skills that will enable students to obtain gainful employment.

• Encourage and support positive interaction between students and staff, in order to build and enable students to develop and build skills and talents in a safe and constructive environment.

TRAINING COURSES:

ALLWEST offers multiple training courses designed as stand-alone programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning. ALLWEST’s goal is to train welders with the skills, knowledge, and workplace attitudes essential to enter the profession of welding.

Students, who put forth the dedication, have a commitment to excellence and workplace experience in their welding profession can achieve world class levels of performance. Our courses are designed around the most commonly used industry standards: WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials) and AWS (American Welding Society) and the following processes:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Stick

• Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) – Dual Shield or Inner Shield

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – MIG

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – TIG

Qualification testing will be performed at the end of the course to determine student’s ability to perform the multiple welding positions required to become certified as a fabrication welder. Based on the individual student’s ability, he or she will leave our program as an AWS and/or WABO certified welder, and will be eligible to obtain gainful employment in the fabrication industry.

Corporate training programs are available for companies that need to provide employees with new skills training. This can be for new employees or to upgrade existing employee’s skills for contractual reasons. Programs can be tailored to your company’s needs. Please contact our office for more details on availability and scheduling.

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QUALIFICATION OF FACILITY:

The instructors and welder examiners involved in ALLWEST’s Welding and Fabricating Training Program, are experienced in the welding trade, and are certified by the

American Welding Society (AWS) as Certified Welding Inspectors and the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) as Approved Welder Examiners. The average student to teacher ratio in this program is 1 teacher to 8 students.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

The following policies and procedures are subject to change as required by accrediting, licensing, approval agencies, or as ALLWEST deems necessary. Should any changes to this catalog be made, an addendum would be attached and considered an integral part of this catalog. Please make sure that you always refer to any addendums for complete information on the ALLWEST Welding and Fabricating program.

Admission Requirements:

All students enrolling in the Welding and Fabricating Training Program must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of class, and have a high school diploma or General

Educational Development (GED) certificate. Applicants must have good eyesight, with corrective lenses, if needed, and be capable of dealing with the physical requirements in the welding profession such as lifting and necessary body motions. ALLWEST reserves the right to waive the high school diploma or GED requirement at the discretion of the Program Director, on a case by case basis, after an interview with the potential student. Disclaimer:

All students being considered for acceptance in the Welding and Fabricating Training Program are considered for acceptance according to the admissions standards stated in this catalog and any additional addendums. If however, it is felt by the school

administration that the prospective student would be unlikely to successfully complete this program, then the administration will disclose this decision to the prospective student. If the student continues to desire to enroll in the program after such notification, then the student will be required to sign and date a disclaimer prior to completing enrollment.

Enrollment Period:

ALLWEST offers the Welding and Fabricating Training Program on a rotating basis, either a 5-week day class or a 7-week evening class. Enrollment in training sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Although we do not recommend schedule changes once the program has begun, we do understand that issues may arise due to changes in work schedules, etc. If a student must change their schedule, they should meet with the school administration as soon as possible, and every effort will be made to accommodate this change.

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ATTENDANCE, TARDINESS, LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

Attendance:

Students must be in attendance for at least 95% of each scheduled session to

successfully complete the program. Students whose attendance falls below this 95% attendance requirement may be removed from the class and given the opportunity to reschedule into the next available training session, depending on space availability. Students are expected to progress and complete assignments according the program schedule, and are required to attend classes as scheduled. Students who fail to attend classes on two or more scheduled days may be terminated from the program. Students will receive notification via U.S. Mail to the address listed on their enrollment form

following their third absence advising them of their situation. If the student does not contact the school staff to reschedule their missed classes within five business days, an additional letter will be mailed to the student notifying them that after five business days they will be terminated from the program. The third and final letter will be notification of termination.

Tardiness:

ALLWEST expects all students to be on time for all classes, appointments, training sessions and/or activities. Students, who arrive more than 30 minutes late, without prior permission from the instructor, will not be allowed admittance to the class. ALLWEST does not keep records of tardiness, because any student who is not in class within 30 minutes after the class begins will be marked absent.

Leave of Absence:

A leave of absence may be granted for verifiable circumstances including, but not limited to, jury duty, military service, matters covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, death of a relative, accident, natural disaster, or special circumstances. All leave of absence requests must be accompanied by appropriate documentation to support or validate the request. Maximum leave time is a total of sixty (60) days (except in the case of active military service). In the event that the 60 days falls within the time of an existing class period, the leave will be extended until the beginning of the next available class period. A student who does not return from his/her approved leave of absence will be terminated from the Welding and Fabricating Training program.

STUDENT CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS

Students are expected to act in a professional and considerate manner with the other students and school staff. Visitors, guests and employers may be spending time at the facility. Student’s behavior is a reflection of the program and all the people associated with the school. Students are expected to dress and act in a businesslike manner while attending classes or at the facility. At the discretion of ALLWEST management, a student may be dismissed from the program for serious or repeated incidents including but not limited to:

• Possession of weapons on the premises;

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• Behavior creating a safety hazard to self or other persons at the facility;

• Disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other students, staff or visitors;

• Failure to conform to building policies;

• Horseplay in or around the building and/or facility;

• Or any other stated or determined infractions of conduct.

Refunds for students terminated from the program because of issues related to the Student Conduct Requirements will be made within the guidelines of the Refund Policy. Drug and Alcohol Policy:

For the health and safety of the staff and students associated with the Welding and Fabricating Training Program, ALLWEST is committed to a drug and alcohol free facility. ALLWEST believes that the misuse of drugs, alcohol or any other controlled substance creates unsafe working conditions.

For the purpose of this policy, ALLWEST’s premises are defined as all areas in which ALLWEST operates, including but not limited to its properties, parking lots, vehicles, and equipment, workspace or storage facilities. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to an including termination of enrollment in the Welding and Fabricating program.

Alcohol

Alcohol usage as defined in this policy is the use of alcohol in any of its forms.

Consumption of or being under the influence of alcohol while on ALLWEST premises, while operating program supplied equipment, or during lunch and rest breaks is strictly prohibited. Any student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol while at the school, will be asked to leave the premises and find alternate transportation if they have driven to the premises. Any student violating this policy may be terminated from the Welding and Fabricating Training Program.

Controlled Substances

For the purpose of this policy, controlled substances are defined as; any substance having a physiological, psychological or biochemical effect that are illegally obtained, including prescription drugs obtained without a prescription, prescribed or over the counter drugs used other than as properly instructed and illegal drugs. The use, possession, distribution or sale of unauthorized drugs by anyone while on

ALLWEST premises are prohibited. Any student reporting to class with unauthorized drugs in his/her body is in violation of this policy. Any student suspected of being under the influence of controlled substances while at the school, will be asked to leave the premises and find alternate transportation if they have driven to the premises. Any student violating this policy may be terminated from the Welding and Fabricating Program.

Prescription Medication

Students are cautioned regarding the use of prescription medication with warning labels stating that the use of that drug may impair his/her ability to safely operate equipment or

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machinery. Students may be allowed to attend classes while using such medication if the drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who is familiar with the

student’s class schedule/syllabus, and who has advised the student that the prescribed drug will not adversely affect his/her ability to safely perform their training. If you are undergoing prescribed medical treatment with any drug which may alter your physical or mental ability to safely perform your training, you must report the treatment to your instructor who will discuss with you if a change in your schedule is warranted during the period of treatment.

Nothing contained in this section shall eliminate or modify the ALLWEST’s right to terminate any student from the Welding and Fabricating Training Program at any time for any reason.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Probation Guidelines:

1. Attendance: Students must have attended 95% of the programs scheduled hours. Any student who has not attended 95% of their program scheduled hours may be removed from the program and given the opportunity to reschedule in to the next available session depending on space availability. If a student does not attend the next available session, they will be terminated from the program and no refunds will be issued.

2. Progress: For each class session, students will be required to complete various welding projects. These projects are used to develop the student’s skills. If a student is falling behind and is not developing or acquiring the required skills, the student’s progress will be reviewed with the schools staff and appropriate actions will be taken.

3. Project Completion/Incompletion: Each student will be required to complete certain projects. Each project will be checked and evaluated by the instructor and will be judged on the standards for which the welding is being performed. For students who fail a project, the instructor will provide the necessary

instruction time to ensure that the student understands the project requirements and is acquiring the skills necessary to complete the project.

Grading Policy:

The Welding and Fabricating program is a Pass/Fail program. Pass is defined as:

• 95% attendance at the scheduled program hours

• Completion of all assigned projects in a passing manner

• Completion of all tests and quizzes in a passing manner

o Quizzes will be given on a daily basis prior to any work being performed on the welding equipment. Any student that does not pass the quiz with a 60% or better, will not be allowed to use the welding equipment, and will instead be allowed time to study to retake the quiz. Retests will be given on a daily basis for any student who fails the previous days quiz.

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o Students must achieve 70% or better on all quizzes in order to qualify to test for AWS and WABO qualifications.

TERMINATION, APPEAL AND REINSTATEMENT

Students will be dismissed from the program for any of the following reasons, which ever happens first:

1. Receipt of notification by the student of a desire to withdraw, or 2. Absent for two or more calendar days, or

3. Date of which formal review of students’ progress indicates that the student is not meeting the minimum criteria for maintaining satisfactory progress, or

4. Date on which a student is dismissed from the program for a failure to uphold the code of conduct, or

5. Date on which a student fails to uphold financial obligations as agreed upon with the school on enrollment, or

6. Failure to return from a leave of absence

Whether termination of enrollment is voluntary or involuntary, students should realize that they will remain obligated for the amount of tuition and fees due to the school based on the published refund policy.

Appeal:

Students have the right to appeal the dismissal decisions made by the school administration by submitting a written request to ALLWEST’s Program Director describing any mitigating circumstances or conditions which may warrant special

consideration. If the appeal is accepted, the student may be reinstated according to any special terms and conditions stipulated by the Program Director.

Reinstatement:

If a student’s appeal is denied, or the student chooses not to appeal the termination decision, an application for reinstatement may be submitted to the program, no sooner than 30 days following the date of termination. Students who do not pursue or do not win an appeal may be reinstated under special conditions. Reinstatement to the

program will be based on space availability and correction of any issues that caused the termination from the program and at the discretion of the program staff.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Requirements:

The requirements for completing the ALLWEST Welding and Fabricating program are as follows:

1. Minimum of 95% attendance of total program hours, and

2. Successful completion of all assigned projects within the time frame allowed, and 3. Successful completion of all assigned tests and quizzes, and

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Certificate of Completion:

A certificate of completion will be awarded to all students who meet the requirements. Welder Qualification Records:

American Welding Society (AWS) and Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) welder qualification records will be awarded to all students who test for those qualifications and pass the testing requirements. Students requiring additional plates to complete the testing will be charged $50.00 per plate. Students unable to complete the test within the allowed time will need to reschedule testing for a later date, based on availability, and will be charged the standard testing fee to cover the plate and time in the booth.

STUDENT SERVICES

ALLWEST maintains an open-door policy in regards to our program instructors and staff and welcome feedback from students regarding our policies, instruction and curriculum. The Program Director is always available should a problem should arise. We

appreciate your sharing your enthusiasm and excitement with us and the public.

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AND STUDENT RECORDS

Academic transcripts are prepared at the scheduled completion date of each class period when projects are formally reviewed. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, student records at ALLWEST are only open for

inspection to students and parents of dependent students to review and challenge any and all parts of said records. This inspection is welcomed by appointment during regular business hours at the administration office.

ALLWEST maintains student Academic and Attendance records for a minimum of fifty (50) years from the date of enrollment.

Students, who desire an official copy of their academic transcript, should submit a written request to the administrative office for processing. There will be no charge for the initial transcript given at time of completion of the course, but subsequent requests will be charged a $5.00 fee for each request thereafter.

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STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

Occasionally, a student will encounter a problem during their time in our program that he or she does not know how to resolve. When this happens, students should always try to work out the problem by discussing it with those involved in the issue. Dealing with concerns in the most direct and honest fashion should always be the first step toward resolution. It is quite astounding how many issues are settled or problems resolved, when a student makes an appointment with a faculty or staff member and calmly and honestly communicates their frustrations or concerns. If however, an issue or problem still exists, there is a formal complaint process at the ALLWEST Welding and Fabricating Training Program that students may initiate. All formal complaints must be put in writing using the official ALLWEST Student Complaint Form. These forms are available in hardcopy in the administration office.

When initiating a formal complaint, the following steps should be followed:

1. Be sure you have first attempted to resolve the issue by speaking directly with the individual(s) involved.

2. Complete and submit the ALLWEST Student Complaint Form.

3. When the complaint is received it will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member to review and address.

4. After your concern has been addressed, you will receive a letter documenting the receipt and review of your complaint.

Students may schedule an appointment with the Program Director if they prefer not to follow the written complaint procedure.

If a student’s questions or concerns are not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, the student may bring the situation to the attention of the Idaho State Board of Education at:

Idaho State Board of Education

Attn: State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools 650 West State Street

P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037

Additionally, Washington residents with inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may contact Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board at:

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board 128 Tenth Avenue Southwest

P.O. Box 43105

Olympia, WA 98504-3105 360-753-5662

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Students may cancel enrollment in the program and receive a refund of monies paid based on the following policy:

Refund Requests:

1. All refund requests must be made in writing within 30 days of termination from the program to the administrative office.

2. No refund will be made of the cost of the tools and/or equipment issued to the student on the first day of class as the student will retain those items.

3. When refunds are made, they are distributed first to the funding source providing the tuition payment.

Full Refund before Beginning the Course:

1. If the applicant cancels his or her enrollment within 5 business days (not including Sundays and Holidays) after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is signed, but prior to starting the enrolled in course, or 2. The applicant is not accepted for admission, or

3. The program is cancelled by ALLWEST due to insufficient enrollment. Partial Refund:

If the applicant cancels his or her enrollment in the program after 5 business days (not including Sundays and Holidays) of signing the enrollment agreement, but prior to starting the enrolled in course, all monies will be refunded, minus a $30.00

administration fee.

For a student requesting a refund when termination occurs after he or she has started the course, the refund will be based on time spent in the course and shall be computed on the following prorated basis:

DAY CLASSES:

Date Student Is Terminated From Program

Percent of Tuition Retained by School

Between Day 1 and Day 3 10% Between Day 4 and Day 6 25% Between Day 7 and Day 13 50%

After Day 13 100%

NIGHT CLASSES:

Date Student Is Terminated From Program

Percent of Tuition Retained by School

Between Day 1 and Day 4 10% Between Day 5 and Day 9 25% Between Day 10 and Day 18 50%

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If termination from the program occurs because of circumstances beyond the students control, i.e.: illness, accident, death of a family member, military service, ALLWEST will make settlement which is reasonable to both the student and the program.

No Refund:

If termination or withdrawal occurs after completing 50% of the contracted instructional time (after day 13), or more, the program will retain the full contracted cost.

Refunds:

All refunds will be made within 30 days of the date the student is determined to be withdrawn, cancelled or terminated from the program.

CANCELLATION OF PROGRAM:

If the program is discontinued by ALLWEST after classes have begun, the student will be entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition paid, not including the $30.00 administration fee, or monies paid for the tools and/or equipment unless comparable training is

arranged by ALLWEST to be provided at another public or private vocational school and such arrangements are agreed to in writing by the student. A refund request must be made in writing within 30 calendar days following the discontinuation of the program.

CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY:

ALLWEST admits students of any sex, religion, race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, educational offerings, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at ALLWEST. ALLWEST does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, disability, nationality or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school administered programs.

COURSE OFFERINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS:

Welding I: Introduction to Welding & Welding Skill Development:

Schedule: See scheduling information on page 25.

Cost: Tuition: $2,510.00 Certifications: $ 160.00* Administration Fee: $ 30.00 Tools: $ 300.00 TOTAL $3,000.00

*Certification opportunities for this class include one 1-position AWS certification (i.e. 1G or 2G). WABO certifications are available for an additional $60.00 per certification (if done at time of testing for AWS Certification). Receiving the certification(s) is dependent on the student passing the appropriate test(s).

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Additional certifications are available upon request. Prices are negotiable at time of registration.

Purpose: This course focuses on welding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-understanding, listening and safety, as well as interaction with fellow students.

This course is about success. This course was developed to help students gain welding abilities and work ethics that will aid them in a career in the fabrication industry. Specific topics covered include:

• Machine Set-Up • Safety of Those Around You

• Machine Maintenance • Pre-Heat Temperature

• Electrode Designation • Current and Polarity

• Electrode Maintenance • Welding Environment

• Weld Symbols • Good Housekeeping

• Weld Definitions • Personal Safety

• Common Welding Methods (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW)

• Maximum Interpass Temperature

• Pros and Cons of Different Welding Methods

• Common Equipment and Tools

• Joint Preparation and Dimensions

Course Objectives:

During this class, you will be responsible for reading study material on your own time. Only quizzes and welding will be covered in class. Upon completion of this course, your will have an understanding of and be able to perform one of the following welding methods:

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

• Setup, Maintain and Troubleshoot Welding Machine

• Understand Course and Fine Adjustments

• Electrode Maintenance (Low Hydrogen, Rod Ovens, Exposure Limits)

• Electrode Design

• Weld Symbols and How To Read Them FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

• Setting the Machine

• Wire Diameter

• How to Change Drive Rolls

• Setting Proper Drive Roll Tension

• Setting the Spool Brake

• Conduit and Whip Installation

• Setting the Volts, Amps/Wire Speed Feed in Relation with Each Other

• Gas Selection (Reactive and Non-Reactive)

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• Weld Symbols and How to Read Them You will also develop the following skills:

• A clear understanding of the skills required to become an independent welder

• Time management

• Self-Starting

• Understanding and applying the steps that will be most useful to you as a welder.

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld definitions. Welding II: Intermediate Welding & Welding Skill Development:

Cost: Tuition: $2,850.00 Certifications: $ 320.00* Administration Fee: $ 30.00

TOTAL $3,200.00 Tools (if needed): Price Quoted

*Certification opportunities for this class include two 1-position AWS certifications (i.e. 3G/4G). WABO certifications are available for an additional $60.00 per certification (if done at time of testing for AWS Certification). Receiving the certification(s) is dependent on the student passing the appropriate test(s).

Purpose: This course focuses on welding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-understanding, listening and safety, as well as interaction with fellow students. This course will also give students the opportunity to expand upon their basic welding skills by changing position and introducing blueprint reading to their skill set.

• Review of Machine Set-Up • Review of Safety of Those Around You

• Review of Machine Maintenance • Review of Pre-Heat Temperature

• Review of Electrode Designation • Review of Current and Polarity

• Review of Electrode Maintenance • Review of Welding Environment

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• Review of Weld Definitions • Review of Personal Safety

• Review of Common Welding Methods (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW)

• Review of Maximum Interpass Temperature

• Review of Pros and Cons of Different Welding Methods

• Review of Common Equipment and Tools

• Review of Joint Preparation and Dimensions

• Basic Blueprint Reading

• Out of Position Welding

During this class, you will be responsible for reading study material on your own time. Only quizzes and welding will be covered in class. Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of and be able to perform one of the following welding methods:

• Weld Symbols and How to Read Them

• Changing The Axis On Which You Are Welding FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

• Wire Diameter

• Setting a Flow-Meter

• Changing The Axis On Which You Are Welding GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

• Wire Diameter

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• Changing The Axis On Which You Are Welding You will also develop the following skills:

• Time management & Self-Starting

• Understanding of weld symbols and weld definitions.

• Understanding and Use of Blueprints

Advanced Welding I: ASME or AWS Pipe, with or without backing

*Certification opportunities for this class include one AWS or ASME -6G pipe test. WABO certifications are available for an additional $60.00 per certification (if done at time of testing for AWS Certification). Receiving the certification(s) is dependent on the student passing the appropriate test(s).

Purpose: This course focuses on pipe welding techniques in all positions using SMAW or FCAW welding process.

• Review of machine set up

• Review of proper electrode use

• Use and understanding of pipe beveling machine

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• Visually inspect welds for defects

• Understand proper repair procedures

• Fit-up and weld pipe in the 6G position that will pass both visual and destructive testing

During this class, you will be responsible for reading study material on your own time. Only quizzes and welding will be covered in class. Upon completion of this course, your will have an understanding of and be able to perform one of the following welding methods:

• Changing The Axis On Which You Are Welding FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

• Wire Diameter

• Setting the Volts, Amps//Wire Speed Feed in Relation with Each Other

• Changing The Axis On Which You Are Welding GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

• Wire Diameter

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Advanced Welding II: ASME or AWS pipe, with or without backing

*Certification opportunities for this class include one ASME or AWS -6G pipe test. WABO certifications are available for an additional $60.00 per certification (if done at time of testing for AWS Certification). Receiving the certification(s) is dependent on the student passing the appropriate test(s).

Purpose: This course focuses on welding pipe in all positions using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

• Review of machine set up

• Review of proper electrode use

• Use and understanding of pipe beveling machine

• Welding pipe using the GTAW process

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• Understand proper repair procedures

• Fit-up and weld pipe in the 6G position that will pass both visual and destructive testing

During this class, you will be responsible for reading study material on your own time. Only quizzes and welding will be covered in class. Upon completion of this course, your will have an understanding of and be able to perform the following welding methods:

GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

• Electrode Selection

• Types of Electrodes & Filler Metals

• Use of Tungsten Electrodes

• Trouble Shooting Tungsten Damage

• Types of Nozzles or Cups

• Types of Nozzle Coolers and Coolants

• Setting the Volts and Amps in Accordance with Each Other

CLASS SCHEDULES

Welding I and Welding II are 5 week classes.

Advanced Welding I and Advanced Welding II are 8 week classes.

When there is enough interest ALLWEST may offer evening classes. Times and class schedules depend on class’s offered.

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PERSONAL WELDING GEAR

Each student is required to have the following personal welding gear during each day’s class:

Personal Welding Gear (Included in the Welding I course tools fee):

• Welding Helmet

• Shade 5 Burning Glasses

• Welding Gloves

• Welding Jacket

• Slag-Hammer

• Welding Pliers

• Pop Clamp / Cowboy Clamp

• Fillet Weld Gauges

• Soapstone Holder

• Safety Glasses

• Wire Brush

• Welding Cap

• Crescent Wrench

• Allen Wrench Set

• Tool Bag / Box

Proper Welding / Fitter Apparel:

It is the student’s responsibility to be wearing appropriate attire at each and every class. Proper attire consists of:

• Long-sleeved shirts made from flame resistant materials – cotton or leather. No nylon products

• Pants free from holes, that are made from flame resistant materials – denim or leather

• Individuals with long hair will be required to wear their hair up and under a welding cap or baseball cap while in the welding/fitting facility.

• Individuals who wear corrective lenses/glasses will be required to provide their own side shields.

• Leather boots – steel toe optional Student Provided Miscellaneous Items:

• Notebook

• Writing Utensils

ALLWEST will provide all the welding equipment and welding consumables used during the welding course. These will include but are not limited to:

• Electrodes

• Material to perform welds

• Gases for welding and cutting

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QUALIFICATION TESTING

Welders who successfully pass the welding and fabricating program will be given the opportunity to take the qualification tests for one or more of the following standards: AWS (American Welding Society) and WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials).

Testing is given upon the successful completion of the course based on the table below. If additional qualification records are wanted, they will require scheduling and payment in accordance to the schedule below.

CODE DESCRIPTION COST NOTES

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welder Qualification, Unlimited Thickness, 1 Position $160.00 See Course Description for Welding I & II for more information. AWS

D1.6

AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel

Welder Qualification Quote Additional AWS

D1.4

AWS D1.4 Reinforcing

Steel Welder Qualification Quote Additional AWS

D1.3

AWS D1.3 Sheet Steel

Welder Qualification Quote Additional

WABO

WABO Welder Qualification – 3G & 4G Unlimited Thickness, All

Positions $375.00 Additional / Includes WABO Fee AWS

ASME 6G Pipe test $400.00

WABO Fee Not Included

WABO – MISC

Additional WABO Plate

qualifications $210.00

Additional / Includes WABO

Fee Additional Plates during

ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, LLC. Welding and Fabricating Training Program. Program Catalog W. Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho 83854