programs & courses

structural welding certification and fabrication

Upcoming Semester: January 2026 (Start date will be announced by Dec 16, 2025)

Deadline to Enroll: December 15, 2025

There will be a waitlist available for those that might have missed their chance to enroll.

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. Click the links below to learn more about this program and enroll today!

  • 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 and equipment used in fabrication 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: $18,000 for 12 weeks (480Hours)

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Student Handbook

structural welding (only) Certification

The Structural Welding Certification Program. This is a 1 week (40hr) class based on SMAW(Stick welding) and one certification. Students will have the opportunity to gain an AWS certification in one position. Students must take SMAW first before persuing other certifications and welding processes, unless student can show an AWS Certification in SMAW. Click the links below to learn more about this program and enroll today!

  • The Structural Welding Certification Program at Central Colorado Welding School (CCWS) is designed to give students the hands-on skill in the SMAW process and have the opportunity to obtain an AWS welder certification in one position. The course is an immersive 1 week (40hr) class.

  • Our training covers one welding process only, Students must take SMAW first or present an AWS Certification showing they have gained the qualifications to explore other processes. options listed below:

    Welding processes

    • SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) New Students must take this first.

    • 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 

    • Machine setup and filler metal selection 

  • Call/email for Avaliability and class start dates.

    Format: 

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

    • 1–2 hours of lecture

    • 8–9 hours of hands-on welding practice 

    • 40Hrs Total

  • • In-class lecture and instruction

    • All test materials and welding consumables 

    • All welding certifications if passed successfully

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

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

    • Basic Knowledge in the SMAW process

    • Possible AWS Certification in one welding position.

  • This program is designed for anyone wanting to explore if welding is for them or for experienced welders wanting to gain more certifications. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to advance your skills, CCWS offers the training and support to help you succeed.

  • Tuition: $4000 per 1 Week of class (40hrs)

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Student Handbook

Weekend Hobbyist

The Weekend Hobbyist Program is designed for Artists, homeowners, hobby welders, or anyone who is interested in at home welding. The course is one weekend a month for 16hrs (2 full 8 hour days). Click the links below to learn more about this program and enroll today!

  • The Weekend Hobbyist Program at Central Colorado Welding School (CCWS) is designed to give students a solid foundation in hobbyist welding and fabrication.

  • Our training covers GMAW (MIG) welding basics with fabrication basics. Students will build a small project to take home with them.

    Welding process

    • GMAW (MIG)

    Core technical skills: 

    • Welding safety and safe shop practices 

    • Machine setup and filler metal selection

    • Beginner basic fabrication.

  • Call/email for Avaliability and class start dates.

    Format: 

    One Weekend a month Sat/Sun 8-4

    • 1 hour of lecture

    • 7 hours of hands-on welding practice 

    • 16 hrs

  • • In-class lecture and instruction

    • All practise materials and project materials 

    • PPE basics: safety glasses, ear plugs, and welding gloves, shop welding hoods. Students are welcome to bring their own hoods.

    • Not included: Steel-toe boots

    • Basic Knowledge in the GMAW (MIG) welding process and beginner basic fabrication.

    • Project to take home with you.

  • This program is designed for anyone wanting to explore at home hobbyist welding and fabrication.

  • Tuition: $1280 per weekend class (16hrs)

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Student Handbook

pipe welding progam

CCWS offers advanced pipe welding certifications on a case-by-case basis for students that have successfully completed our Structural Welding and Fabrication Program. If pipe welding is something you are interested in, reach out to us!

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