The Structural Welding and Fabrication Program at Central Colorado Welding School (CCWS) is designed to give students the hands-on skills and technical knowledge they need to launch a successful welding career. This intensive 12-week program (480 hours) combines classroom learning with extensive shop training, preparing you for real-world work in the welding industry.

Our training follows the AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum, covering both theory and practice. Students gain experience in: 

Welding processes and certifications: 

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) 

• FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) 

• FCAW-G (Gas-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding) 

• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) 

Core technical skills: 

• Welding safety and safe shop practices 

• Blueprint reading and weld symbols 

• Machine setup and filler metal selection 

• Practical application of fabrication math and measurement 

• Metallurgy and material properties

Upcoming Semester: January 2026 (start date will be announced by December 16, 2025)

Deadline to Enroll: December 15, 2025

Format: 

4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 1–2 hours of lecture per day 

• 8–9 hours of hands-on welding practice 

• AWS Course Books

• AWS online learning portal access with certificates for each completed online program

• In-class lecture and instruction

• All test materials and welding consumables 

• All welding certifications and final diploma 

• PPE basics: safety glasses, ear plugs, and welding gloves 

• Not included: Steel-toe boots and a welding hood (recommendations provided)

• Earn certifications in SMAW, FCAW, FCAW-G, and GTAW 

• Receive AWS online learning certificates and a CCWS diploma 

• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols 

• Understand how to set up and operate welding machines correctly 

• Apply fabrication math and metallurgy knowledge in real projects 

• Practice safe welding habits and shop awareness 

• Graduate with the confidence to step directly into a welding career

This program is designed for anyone ready to build a career in structural welding and fabrication. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to advance your skills, CCWS offers the training and support to help you succeed.

Tuition: $24,000 per semester