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Combination Welding
This Is Welding Training You Can Really BOND WITH.
Welders have many opportunities and are in high demand in a wide range of industries. As a welder, you can work with cars, ships, appliances, bridges, airplanes, buildings, and much more! If you enjoy working with your hands and would like to work with cutting-edge new welding techniques using lasers, electron beams, or ultrasonic waves, check out Tidewater Tech’s Combination Welding Trade School Program.
FUSE With These FOUNDATIONAL Skills
When you enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Combination Welding Trade School Program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of welding, including metal fabrication and repair. Our supportive, experienced instructors will help you master various welding and metal cutting techniques, different tools and machines, as well as becoming skilled at reading blueprints, taking measurements, and assessing hazards.
- Fundamentals Of Modern Welding
- Tungsten Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Special Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Best of all, as a full-time student, you could graduate in 33 weeks!
Come learn with the pros at Tidewater Tech. You’ll receive hands-on training at our state-of-the-art AWS Accredited Testing Facility (one of only four approved facilities in the state of Virginia), and get all the preparation you need to start your new career. If you want a secure career that’s always in demand and to take control of your life, it’s time to enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Combination Welding Program.
Welders Get Hired
As a graduate of our Combination Welding Program, you’ll be ready to put your new welding skills to work in fie ds including:
- Assembler and Fabricator
- Boilermaker
- Metal Worker
- Machinist/Toll and Die Maker
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter
Certifiably Hot
As a student at Tidewater Tech, you’ll have the opportunity to graduate certified in the following positions, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in 3G and 4G positions
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in 3G and 4G positions
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification
- American Welding Society (AWS) Vertical (3G) and Overhead (4G) Certification
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!
Program Overview
Our comprehensive Solar Technician Diploma program, offered at our Norfolk campus, is designed to equip students with the technical skills necessary to promote energy conversion methods. Our training combines hands-on learning in solar technology within both a classroom and a lab setting. This includes navigating the NEC Real-world applications like system maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and site analysis for a career in renewable energy.
Energize Your Training for Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Solar Technician Diploma program can find employment in installation, designing, maintenance, operations, and more! A person with a solar technician diploma can explore a wide range of entry-level job opportunities for a solar technician including working in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and operation aspects of the solar industry.
Power Up with Industry Certifications
Our program offers the opportunity to complete certifications to further advance your knowledge, while giving you a competitive edge in the job market which include:
- National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Introduction to Power Industry and Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer certification(s)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour safety certification
- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Associate certification
Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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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 We Are Better?
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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4535 E Princess Anne Rd
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2331 E Little Creek Rd
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