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This Is Maritime Welding Training You Can LAUNCH WITH .
Hampton Roads is one of our nation’s biggest shipping ports, and certified combination maritime welders keep those massive ships and barges sea-worthy every day. There are lots of opportunities for maritime welders here in Norfolk, as well as in shipyards and ports all around the world. If you’re looking for an adventurous career with the chance to travel and earn a good living, check out Tidewater Tech’s Combination Maritime Welding Program.
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When you enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Combination Maritime Welding Program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of welding with a focus on the specialized processes involved in the shipbuilding industry. 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
ADVANCED
SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
GAS METAL ARC
WELDING & FLUX
CORE ARC WELDING
SPECIAL CUTTING &
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC
WELDING (GTAW)
SHIELDED
METAL ARC
WELDING
CARBON STEEL
PIPE WELDING
USING GTAW
Best of all, as a full-time student, you could graduate in 48 weeks!
Train hands-on in our new, state-of-the-art welding facility, and before you know it, you could be keeping our nation’s fleet afloat. If you long for nautical life, are good with your hands, and want a secure career that’s always in demand, it’s time to enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Combination Maritime Welding Program.
Marine Welders Get Hired
As a graduate of our Combination Maritime Welding Program, you’ll be ready to put your new PROGRAM skills to work at countless locations, and advance into a number of positions, including:
- Maritime Welder
- General Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer
- Welding Inspector
- Welding Supervisor
- Welding Trainer
- Engineer (with additional training)
Certifiably SEAWORTHY
Whether you are a new student who wants a competitive edge in the job market, or someone who’s already in the workforce who wants to take their career to the next level, there are a number of certifications that combination maritime welders can pursue.
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in 3G and 4G positions using 3/8-inch-thick ASTM A 36 carbon steel plate
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in 3G and 4G positions
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) in 6G position using 6-inch diameter ASTM A36 carbon steel pipe
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in 3G and 4G positions using 3/8-inch-thick ASTM A36 carbon steel plate
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in 3G and 4G positions using 1-inch-thick AASHTO M steel plate
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Maritime Shipyard Employment Safety Certification
American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certifications in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel
American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certifications in accordance with AWS D1.1 B2.1
Specification for Welder Procedure and Performance Qualification
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If you’re in need of financial aid to help you pay for tuition at Tidewater Tech, you’re in luck. There are a wide range of financing options available to those who qualify—including federal, state, and/or private funds in the form of grants, and scholarships. When you enroll in Tidewater Tech, you’ll be able to meet with our friendly and helpful financial aid advisors who can help determine what assistance you are eligible for and walk you through the application process.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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Hands-on, training, real world, experience, experienced, supportive instructors, graduate in months - not years, veteran, services, career, placement opportunities.
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Tidewater Tech offers a range of financial aid programs including federal, state, and/or private funds in the form of grants and scholarships. Our helpful and friendly staff will walk you through your options and help you get the aid you need. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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Our Campuses
Main Campus, Princess Anne
4535 E. Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
Branch Campus, Little Creek
2331 E. Little Creek Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23518
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