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Certification program

Certified Fabricator Welder

480 hours of hands-on training over 12 weeks, 40 hours per week. Layout, fitting, and fabrication welding.

Program cost

WHAT IT COSTS

Tuition
$13,200
Metal & supplies
$3,500
Gear
$1,200
Total
$17,900

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Compare program durations, costs, and focus areas across all three KWI certification programs.

Certified Fabricator Welder

480 hours · 12 weeks · $17,900. Layout, fitting, and fabrication welding.

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Certified Structural Welder

640 hours · 18 weeks · $21,500. Structural plate and joint work.

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Certified Pipe Welder

960 hours · 26 weeks · $25,500. 28+ certifications, 100% job placement in 2024 and 2025.

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Hours

480

40 hours a week for 12 weeks

Program length

12 weeks

Published full-time schedule

Program total

$17,900

Tuition, gear and supplies

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Ask KWI about the Certified Fabricator Welder program. Classes run 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.

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