Welding is a skill needed on any major infrastructure project.
Welders, especially those who know how to use the latest technologies, will have good job prospects in the future.
If you want a career in this field, the first step is to complete your training.
Below we have compiled information about the schools that offer welding programs in Birmingham.
Local 91 Training Center
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry in the United States and Canada is a multi-craft union with members who work in the field of fabrication, installation and servicing of piping systems.
Local 91 Training Center is offering several classes at their Local 91.
Members can learn and practice the following areas:
- Welding
- Backflow Tester
- Medical Gas
- Industrial Rigging
- Crane Signalperson
- Powersafe
Address: 3648 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222
Fortis Institute
Fortis Institute is offering a training program in Welding Technology at their Birmingham campus.
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as industrial welders, welding apprentices, or check welders.
Students enrolled in this program learn industrial welding techniques, craft skills, welding mathematics, and career development skills.
Address: 100 London Parkway, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35211
Jefferson State Community College
The Welding Technology program offered by Jefferson State Community College can lead to a Certificate or AAS degree.
The program gives students the opportunity of earning welding certificates issued by the National Construction Center for Education & Research.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- SMAW Groove Plate
- Mechanical Tools
- Principles of Welding & Metal Cutting Techniques
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Welding Inspection
- And many more
Address: 4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
We Weld South
We Weld South is offering training programs for combination welders.
Students learn from instructors who have more than 50 years of combined industry experience.
The student to instructor ratio is 5:1 so each individual will receive one-on-one training.
The program covers the Lincoln Electric U/Linc curriculum for advanced skills in specialized welding fields.
Address: 113-D David Green Rd., Hoover, AL 35244
Alabama Workforce Training Center
Alabama Workforce Training Center is offering a variety of training programs designed to prepare students for employment.
Their catalog includes:
- Soldering
- Introduction to Welding
- Arc Flash
- And many more
They also offer blueprint reading, OSHA training, and other useful classes.
Classes are between 4 hours and 40 hours each.
Address: 3500 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
