NCCER Welding Levels 1 & 2

Student practices welding techniques

NCCER Welding Levels 1 & 2

Course Code: WLD-NCCER

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

Course Register Dates Price
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
View course details for NCCER Welding Level 1&2 Nccer: Welding Level 1&2 ‌‌
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
View course details for NCCER Welding Level 1&2 Nccer: Welding Level 1&2 ‌‌
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
View course details for NCCER Welding Level 1&2 Nccer: Welding Level 1&2 ‌‌
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
View course details for NCCER Welding Level 1&2 Nccer: Welding Level 1&2 ‌‌
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
View course details for NCCER Welding Level 1&2 Nccer: Welding Level 1&2 ‌‌

Funding Opportunities 

This program is eligible for the Volt Toolbelt Trust, which covers up to 100% of registration costs. Visit our Volt Toolbelt Trust page to learn more.

VA Funding Available

Classes in this program are approved for VA benefits. Visit our Veteran Benefits for Workforce Training page to learn more.

Questions others are asking.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification is nationally recognized and shows that the holder is highly trained, knowledgeable, and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country. The mission of NCCER is to provide a safe, sustainable, and productive workforce to industry professionals.

Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, 6th Edition, Revised 2021, ISBN 978-0-13-748334-1.

Welding Level 1, 6th Edition, Revised 2022, ISBN 978-0-13-792453-0.

Welding Level 2, 6th Edition, Revised 2024, ISBN 978-0-13-821616-0.

Check our campus bookstore for availability.

Contact Information

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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