PIT Instruction & Training, LLC offers welding and fabrication courses and American Welding Society (AWS) welder testing via its PIT Weld U program.  The state licensed courses ("The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency) are designed for the individual who wishes to achieve a career within the welding and fabrication industry, where skilled welders and metal workers are in high-demand.

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Pit Weld U - 100 focuses on basic metal cutting and fabrication techniques, as well as MIG and TIG welding disciplines in mild steel and aluminum applications on flat bar and tubing.  The motorsports/automotive/light production focused course is project based and designed both for the beginner with little knowledge of the trade as well as those with prior experience looking to refine their skills.  Additionally, students will learn about welding safety, welding symbols and drawings and become well versed in proper equipment setup and operation.  Held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm – 10:30pm, each students' tuition for the 16-week course includes an AWS Certified Welder Test (D1.3 code, multiple position 10ga mild steel test - student choice for GMAW or GTAW). Each class is limited to a maximum of twelve students. Tuition cost is $4,250 and includes OSHA-10 certification and AWS membership and certification test listed above. The required tool kit for class is available for purchase at our online store for $299 plus tax.

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Pit Weld U - 150 is an industrial MIG (advanced) class introducing students to safety, proper set up and operation to be used with the gas metal arc welding process (MIG); flux core arc welding (FCAW); and proper set up of oxy-fuel torch, vertical band saw and horizontal band saw cutting systems. This course also contains the safety and operation of weld sample testing equipment. Topics include safety, equipment set up, light repair and operation of equipment. Upon completion, the student should be able to properly use the equipment to make industry-acceptable welds on structural steel plate, and box tubing made of mild carbon steel; setup welders to make industry standard welds in the flat and horizontal welding positions.  The course is eight weeks (8) in length, taking place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm-10:30pm and is limited to six students.  Tuition cost is $2,945 and includes an AWS Certified Welder Test (D1.1 code, single position 3/8” or 1" carbon steel plate test - student choice for process, plate thickness and test position).  PWU-100 is a pre-requisite for this course, however applicants with prior experience or education may test-out of that course via successful completion of a proficiency test.  Applicants who test out of PWU-100 must still purchase the PWU-100 tool kit, which is used for both courses.

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Pit Weld U - 200 is designed for the individual looking to learn the ins-and-outs of the SMAW (stick) welding discipline, advanced torch cutting methods and blueprint reading.  SMAW is primarily used in structural and heavy equipment applications. As such, training during the course helps students obtain jobs in the machinery, construction and pipeline fields. Like PWU-100, students will also learn about welding safety and proper equipment setup and operation.  Held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, each students' tuition for the 16-week course includes an AWS Certified Welder Test (D1.1 code, single position 3/8” or 1" carbon steel plate test - student choice for plate thickness and test position). Each class is limited to a maximum of twelve students. Tuition cost is $4,250 and includes OSHA-10 certification and AWS membership and aforementioned certification.

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Pit Weld U – 300 is a fabrication class focused on educating students on various types of equipment commonly used in metal working shops.  Course content introduces students to general metal fabrication techniques and safety and proper setup and operation of a sheet metal brake, tubing bender, bead roller, shrinker/stretcher, CNC plasma table and more.  Students will utilize the MIG and TIG welding processes, plasma arc and vertical and horizontal band saw cutting systems covered in the PWU-100 curricula.  PWU-100 is a pre-requisite for this course, however applicants with prior experience or education may test-out of that course via successful completion of a proficiency test.  The 8-week course is limited to six (6) students and takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm - 10:30pm. Tuition cost is $3,195 plus tool kit that can be purchased via our online store for $195 plus tax.

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Pit Weld U – 400/450 courses focus on welding techniques that apply to pipe applications. Topics include pipe fit-up, beveling, weld positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds using the SMAW (stick welding) and GTAW process to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions.  Students will also utilize oxy-acetylene torch and horizontal band saw cutting systems covered in the PWU-200 curricula.  PWU-200 and PWU-500 (print reading) are pre-requisites for this course, however applicants with prior experience or education may test-out of that course via successful completion of a proficiency test.  The 16-week course is limited to twelve (12) students and takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm - 10:30pm. Tuition cost is $4,395 and includes an AWS Certified Welder Test (D1.1 code, single position 2" or 6" Sch. 80 carbon steel pipe test - student choice for process, pipe diameter and test position).

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Pit Weld U - 500 introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding.  The classroom-based course is eight weeks in length on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1pm - 4pm or 5pm-8pm (varies by semester).  Tuition is $795 + textbook ($129.49 + tax).

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Please contact us today to discuss enrollment options, payment information, class schedules and other details about the courses to put you on the fast track to an exciting career in the welding industry.

 

*The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency.