Thoughts on Welding Courses

[Ed Charette]

My son is planning of pursuing a career welding. Do give me suggestions on aluminiun welding courses. Would like to hear more about weldtech training inc http://www.weldtechtraining.com/weld...-mig-tig-stick . How about their instructors? Are there evening welding courses? All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[LECS Tim]

I would of course say a Lincoln Electric welding course best teachers and facilities in the world. but it seems you are looking at a school in Canada. Lincoln does have a course provided in Cleveland Ohio
As far as any trade school and I did go to one, make sure the instructors have the proper certifications, if the instructor doesn't have the proper certs it could mean a large waste of money and time.
Also from experience any loans you may be offered by a school should be gone over with a fine tooth comb. Mine was promised to me as a "Max 9%" loan, it was at 9% but broken into 4 different loans so it ended up being 9% x 4. I since took out a separate loan to pay those off. My mistake but I just want you to be carful.
If there is any way you can get your son to a Lincoln campus that would be my first choice, with that on his resume any prospective employer will be impressed.

 

[Ed Charette]

Thank you for the prompt help. Would definitely look into it and be cautious

 

[DrewP]

If you are from the states, AWS gives scholarships to welding students. Check out their site and talk to your areas representatives.

 

[Ed Charette]

Can anyone give me the fee structure and their curriculum. I also would like to get some insight into the types of welding courses. Which is the best one to go for?

 

[DrewP]

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/US/EN/literature/ed122.pdf

That has Lincolns Price list. I took a MIG/TIG class at a community college a few years ago. The price was based on credits with a lab fee.