If you’re looking to enter the workforce as a qualified welder without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This combined course of Levels 1 and 2 will provide you with the basic skills needed to obtain entry-level employment.
Level 1 consists of training in: welding safety, oxy fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting, metal preparation, weld quality SMAW groove welds with backing, and open-root groove welds. Level 2 consists of training in: welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, GMAW plate welding, and FCAW plate welding.
When you complete this 585-hour program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 certification for Welding Levels 1 and 2.
Available Classes
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Jan 6 – Jun 5 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
01/06/25 - 06/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Thur 06/05/25 8a - 10a
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Mar 3 – Jul 17 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
03/03/25 - 07/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
03/03/25 - 07/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Mar 3 – Jun 25 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
03/03/25 - 06/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
03/03/25 - 06/25/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
03/07/25 - 06/20/25
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
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| Register |
Jul 7 – Dec 4 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 12/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
07/07/25 - 12/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
Thur 12/04/25 8a - 10a
Volt Center Main
, Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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| Register |
Jul 7 – Oct 28 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
07/07/25 - 10/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
07/07/25 - 10/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
07/11/25 - 10/24/25
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
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| Register |
Jul 21 – Dec 4 2025
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
07/21/25 - 12/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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| Register |
Oct 29 2025 – Feb 23 2026
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
10/29/25 - 02/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
10/29/25 - 02/23/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
10/31/25 - 02/20/26
Fri 8a - 12:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00115
Havelock
10/29/25 - 02/22/26
Sun 8a - 12:30p
Online
Havelock
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| Register |
Dec 8 2025 – Apr 30 2026
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$709.40
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In this 590 clock hour course, students will receive NCCER Level 1 and Level 2 training. Students will learn Welding Safety, Blue Print Reading, Construction Math, Material Handling, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Air-Carbon Arc Cutting, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), SMAW Beads and Fillet Welding, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds with Backing, Welding Symbols, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG & TIG). When the student successfully completes the program, he or she will receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications for Welding Level 1 and Level 2.
Meeting times and locations:
12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
12/08/25 - 12/22/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
01/05/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Redd Classroom Bldg
, Room 00117
Havelock
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