Entry-Level Welding Training Program
Learn MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding in just 6 weeks inside Cutting Edge's one-of-a-kind Mobile Welding Lab. Hands-on training, real equipment, and job placement support from day one.
6 Weeks
Program Length
Mobile Lab
Training Facility
Job Ready
Upon Completion
Our Facility
The Cutting Edge Mobile Welding Center
Cutting Edge brings the training to you. Our state-of-the-art Mobile Welding Center is a fully equipped, self-contained welding lab on wheels — outfitted with professional-grade welding stations, safety equipment, and everything students need to train on real machines from day one.
The mobile lab allows us to bring hands-on welding instruction directly to communities and partner sites across the country — removing barriers to access and making skilled trades training more available than ever before.
- Professional-grade MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding stations
- Full PPE and safety equipment provided
- Small class sizes for maximum hands-on time
- Mobile — can come to your community or partner site
- Operated by experienced, industry-certified instructors
Duration
6 Weeks
Format
In-Person Only
Credential
AWS Certification
Prerequisites
What You'll Learn
6-Week Curriculum Breakdown
Every week builds on the last — from safety fundamentals to hands-on welding techniques and certification preparation.
Welding Safety & Fundamentals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
- Welding environment hazards and prevention
- Introduction to welding processes and terminology
- Basic metallurgy and metal identification
MIG Welding (GMAW)
- MIG welder setup, settings, and wire feed
- Flat and horizontal position welds
- Bead consistency and penetration techniques
- Joint types: butt, lap, T-joint
Stick Welding (SMAW)
- Electrode selection and amperage settings
- Arc striking and maintaining arc length
- Flat, horizontal, and vertical position welding
- Slag removal and weld inspection
Flux-Core & TIG Welding
- Flux-core arc welding (FCAW) setup and operation
- TIG welding (GTAW) fundamentals and torch technique
- Overhead and out-of-position welding
- Distortion control and heat management
Blueprint Reading & Fabrication
- Reading and interpreting welding symbols
- Basic blueprint and drawing interpretation
- Measuring, cutting, and fitting metal
- Tack welding and assembly techniques
Certification Prep & Practical Exam
- AWS D1.1 entry-level certification review
- Hands-on practical welding assessments
- Quality inspection and weld testing
- Career readiness and job placement preparation
Career Outcomes
Where Graduates Work
Welding is one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the country. Our graduates step into roles across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors.
Entry-Level Welder
Fabricator
Structural Welder
Manufacturing Welder
Maintenance Welder
Pipeline Welder (Entry)
Sheet Metal Worker
Welding Technician
Why Welding
A Skilled Trade with Real Earning Power
There is a genuine demand for skilled welders across the country with the recent decline in welding as a career choice. With this demand, welding careers are prevalent across the country with a variety of paths — whether it be aerospace, automotive, construction/infrastructure, manufacturing, railroads, or shipping industries.
The Entry-Level Welding Training is aligned with the American Welding Society's national standards and guidelines. The course is designed to provide training to gain the skills to perform and continue learning on the job as a welder. Students learn about the core elements of welding, including Occupational Orientation, Safety and Health of Welders, Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Welding), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG Welding), Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG Welding), Thermal Cutting Processes, and Welding Inspection and Testing.
Cutting Edge's 6-week accelerated program is designed to get you working as fast as possible — with the hands-on skills employers are actively looking for.
American Welding Society (AWS) Aligned
Training aligned with AWS national standards and guidelines
360,000+
Welders needed by 2027
$47K+
Median annual salary
6 Weeks
To job-ready status
High Demand
Across all industries
Our Mobile Welding Lab
Training that comes directly to your community
Ready to Start Welding?
Seats fill fast. Contact us today to find out when the next cohort begins and to reserve your spot in the program.
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Start Your Welding Career in 6 Weeks
Don't wait. Welding jobs are available now and Cutting Edge can get you ready fast. Call us or enroll online today.