Welding is a skill useful in a variety of contexts, from marine constructions to metal sculpting.
This profession is not expected to go out of fashion anywhere in the near future so learning how to weld can open many doors for you.
Welding is a trade that can be learned through a variety of post-secondary formats: from workshops to trade schools and apprenticeships.
If you’re located in Mobile and you’re contemplating the idea of starting a career in this profession, this page will offer you information about the schools that offer welding programs in your region.
Alabama Pipe Welders Academy
Alabama Pipe Welders Academy offers a pipe welding program that is free of “boring classrooms or lectures”.
The catalog includes the following courses:
- Combination Pipe Welding Course- a program can be completed in 16 weeks and costs $13,000
- GTAW Pipe Welding Course- can be completed in 8 weeks and costs $7,250
- SMAW Pipe Welding Course- an 8-week program that costs $6,250
- MIG Pipe Welding Course- the program lasts 6 weeks and tuition is $5,250
- Pipe Welding Course- a 10-week program with $13,500 tuition
- Pipe-Fitting Course- the program can be completed in 16 weeks and costs $7,000.
The school offers two schedule options to choose from: an 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. day class and a 5-10 p.m. night class.
Address: 715 St Emanuel St, Mobile, AL 36603
ArcPro Pipe Welding School
ArcPro is a hands-on school that specializes in pipe welding training.
The school offers several welding classes.
A 10-week GTAW/TIG Class that costs $7,000 and is designed for students with little or no experience.
Courses for this program are scheduled as follows:
- Week 1: Welding Basics
- Week 2-5: Plate Welding
- Weeks 6-8: Pipe Welding
- Weeks 9-10: WPS Testing in Advanced Positions and Final Evaluations.
The school’s catalog also includes an 8-week SMAW/Stick Class that covers:
- Week 1: Formal Plate Welding Skills Evaluation
- Weeks 2-6: Pipe Welding
- Weeks 7-8: WPS Testing and Final Evaluation
The SMAW class costs $6,000.
The two programs are also offered as an 18-week Combination Welding Package that costs $12,000.
If you want to learn SMAW Pipeline Welding, ArcPro is also offering an 8-week class that teaches:
- Week 1: Formal Plate Welding Skills Evaluation
- Weeks 2-6: Pipe Welding
- Weeks 7-8 WPS Testing
Tuition for this program is $6,500.
Address: 6738 Bayou Isle Lane Theodore, AL
Morris Marine Consulting LLC
Morris Marine Consulting is teaching several American Welding Society training classes and American Society of Nondestructive Testing training.
The school’s owner/instructor is an active member of the American Welding Society and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
The AWS classes are:
- Senior Certified Welding Inspector
- Certified Welding Supervisor
- Certified Welding Educator
The school offers a free consultation prior to enrollment to help students decide what training option is right for them.
Address: 4853 General Road Mobile, Alabama 36619
Bishop State
Bishop State Community College is offering several career technical education programs at its Mobile campus.
The college’s catalog includes a Welding Technology class that teaches skills that can be used in a variety of professions: from steamfitting to marine constructions.
The College offers lower tuition rates for in-state students.
Bishop State is also offering a free tuition-only scholarship to area residents who are 60 years of age or older and meet certain criteria.
Address: 351 N Broad St Mobile, AL 36603
ADT Maritime Training Center
ADT Maritime Training Center is offering several individual training programs.
The school is providing the following classes:
- NCCER GTAW (TIG) Pipe
- NCCER GTAW (TIG) Plate
- NCCER SMAW Plate & Pipe
- NCCER Structural Welding
Classes are between 64-480 hours depending on the program and the schedule.
The minimum number of attendees is between 4-6 students.
Classes have a maximum of 16 students.
Address: 360 Addsco Road, Mobile, AL 36602
Faulkner Career Tech Center
Faulkner Career Tech Center is providing a Welding Technology class that combines shop training with classroom activities.
During the first year of training, students learn about safety procedures, stick welding, NCCER core, plasma cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, and MIG welding.
The second year of training is dedicated to TIG, Flux-core welding, and gives students the opportunity to participate in real projects.
Faulkner Career Tech Center is part of the Mobile County Public School System since 1974.
Address: 33 West Elm Street Prichard, AL 36610
North Baldwin Center for Technology
The competency-based welding program offered by the North Baldwin Center for Technology is designed to train students on how to safely and correctly use welding procedures.
Students who qualify receive free dual enrollment through CACC.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- NCCER Welding I
- NCCER Welding II
- NCCER Welding III
- NCCER Welding IV
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding
Students have access to overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, cold saws, drill presses, and other equipment.
Address: 505 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Bay Minette , AL 36507
