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Combination Welding
Embark on a versatile career in welding, a profession integral to manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, and aerospace. Centura College’s curriculum prepares you with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of various welding techniques, opening doors to a world of opportunities.
Program Overview
Are you ready to ignite your welding career? Centura College’s Combination Welding program is your gateway to a rewarding future in metal fabrication and repair. Our comprehensive training equips you with the skills needed to excel in welding, a profession in high demand across diverse industries. Join us to explore the benefits of a welding career, the skills you’ll acquire, and the exciting opportunities that await.
Career Opportunities
Embark on a versatile career in welding, a profession integral to manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, and aerospace. Centura College’s curriculum prepares you with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of various welding techniques, opening doors to a world of opportunities.
Format And Duration
- Diploma
- Program length: 8 months
- Day and Evening Classes
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Elevate your skills by specializing in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in overhead positions. Work with 7018 1/8 inch and 3/32 inch electrodes, mastering vertical tack welding on test plates, and ensuring your welds meet industry standards. Prepare for the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification, showcasing your expertise in SMAW. Some of the topics covered in this course include:
- Overhead SMAW techniques
- Vertical tack welding
- Bend test procedures
- AWS qualification preparation
Special Cutting and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Sharpen your skills with a focus on Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), commonly known as TIG welding. Practice tie-in beads using the 70S-3 wire in different positions. Master welding corner and edge joints, while also learning cutting techniques such as carbon arc cutting (CAC), plasma arc cutting (PAC), and shielded metal arc cutting (SMAC). This course covers:
- GTAW (TIG) welding techniques
- Corner and edge joint welding
- Cutting techniques: CAC, PAC, SMAC
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Assistance
We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.
Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura College affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best.
Centura College is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.
The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.
Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Veteran Benefits
- Rehabilitative Services
- Veteran Survivors Benefits
- Scholarships
- Scholarship Match Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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How To Apply?
It’s easy! To start the application process, request information.
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Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Where Can I Explore Program Options?
All the programs are available in our menu above. If you require more information, please complete the form and we will be glad to contact you with information.
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Why Choose Us?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success.
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Our Campuses
Chesapeake
1150 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake
Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News
Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy
Norfolk
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