Welding for Shipbuilding
Program Information
This program prepares students for entry-level shipyard welding roles with skills that transfer across marine, industrial and structural welding careers.
12 Week Intensive Training:
- NCCER CORE & Welding Level 1
- Flux Cored Emphasis
- Confined Space Welding
- Simulated Real-World Scenarios
Fast Path to Apprenticeship
Graduates of this course are given priority for enrollment in Shipfitter Apprenticeship!
A Career that Lasts
Texas shipyards are expanding again, creating steady, long-term careers for skilled welders ready to work in demanding marine environments.
Shipbuilding offers stable wages, advancement potential and long-term employment as Texas reinvests in maritime infrastructure.
Join Texas Shipbuilding's Comeback!
Prerequisites:
- 18YO+
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be registered with the Selective Service System (if male).
Tuition: $6,000
Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance up to 100% is available for most students.
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