TRAD2026 - Marine Welding Technology Program

Course Description

Upon successful completion of this training, the student should be able to perform fundamental welding with the following welding processes: Oxy Fuel Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). All welds will be tested according to marine industry standards. The training certification will provide the student an opportunity to enter the ship repair industry as an entry-level welder.

Beyond learning about the different welding processes, the student will also be introduced to Blueprint Reading, OSHA 10 and Workmanship Training as it relates specifically to the maritime shipping industry.

With the successful completion of this training, the student will obtain the NAVSEA approved Welding Workmanship Training and 10 Hour OSHA Maritime Shipyard certifications needed for an entry-level welder helper (or similar) position in the ship repair industry and will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of reading blueprints as they relate to welding

2. Explain the basic theory of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, SMAW and FCAW welding processes

3. Understand welding codes and certifications used in industry

4. Successfully produce a range of welds using the above welding processes

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this training, the student should be able to perform fundamental welding with the following welding processes: Oxy Fuel Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). All welds will be tested according to marine industry standards. The training certification will provide the student an opportunity to enter the ship repair industry as an entry-level welder.