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Systematic practical and written testing to ensure thatstudents have mastered key concepts and skills. Weldtesting (fracturing, bending or sectioning) is a major partof each skill course to help overcome the fear of on-the-jobqualification tests.CLASS SIZEAverage class size is approximately 18 students per instructor.Classes exceeding the ratio of 18:1 may be assigned an additional instructor depending on the duration of the class, totalnumber of students, and the course outline.Lecture based courses that do not require individual boothspace will not exceed 48 students per instructor. Any lecturebased course utilizing the welding labs for a portion of thetraining will have additional instructors assigned as necessary.TRAINING HOURSClasses operate on a 35-hour week, Monday through Friday.Hours of attendance for day shift are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.with one hour for lunch and two fifteen-minute breaks.Each class or laboratory period is a minimum of 50 minutesin length (equaling a clock hour). Scheduled breaks do notexceed 2.5 hours per 35 clock hours of training.The Institute is in session 49 weeks each year. Holidaysobserved are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July,Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.PREREQUISITE TESTINGProgram students are not eligible for prerequiste testing.The institute does not give credit for previous coursescompleted at other institutions.A student returning to complete raining after an absenceof more than one year may be required to take prerequisitetesting to determine skill level.Only one attempt to pass any prerequisite test will beallowed. Prerequisite testing is scheduled during the weekprior to the starting date. All prerequisite testing must becompleted prior to the course start date.Note: Any student failing a course is not allowed to doprerequisite testing in lieu of retaking the course.EVALUATION OF CREDIT FORPREVIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAININGFOR VETERANS BENEFITSThe VA requires that institutions evaluate previouseducation and military training for veterans utilizingeducation benefits. While an institution may not grantcredit for previous education and training, it is still requiredto conduct an evaluation. In order to complete theevaluation, all enrolling students applying for Veteran’sEducational Benefits are required to provide institutionswith official transcripts for all previous post-secondaryeducation, military education, and military trainingattended. All enrolling students applying for Veteran’s7 HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGYEducational Benefits must complete the Evaluation of Creditfor Previous Education and Training Form to document prioreducation and training, including military education andmilitary training. Students will not be certified for benefitspast the initial certification period until the appropriatemilitary transcripts, and official transcripts from all priorpostsecondary institutions previously attended have beenreceived and evaluated.FACILITIESThe Institute is housed in two facilities on our 12 acrecampus. The Main Campus is a 156,000 square feet facilityfeaturing 282 arc welding booths for hands-on training and14 air conditioned, A/V equipped classrooms.Welding booths are metal on three sides with flameproofcurtains and ventilation to exhaust smoke and fumes.Booths are equipped with the latest welding power sourcesand a custom-designed welding table for all-positionwelding. The oxyacetylene area has 27 welding stations,6 mechanized flame cutting stations and 10 manual flamecutting stationsThe North Campus is a 16,309 square feet facility featuring 24arc welding booths for hands-on training, 4 air conditioned,A/V equipped classrooms and labs for demonstrations andcertification services.Student Parking: Parking is available on campus. Studentsare encouraged to utilize the parking facilities. Entrance/exits are located on North Street and Trade Square East.The entrance/exit on Trade Square East is gated and isopen between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Thelower level can be accessed by the road that runs betweenHobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT) and HobartBrothers.Safety & Health Note: Tobacco or electronic cigaretteuse are not permitted inside the Institute. There are areasoutside the facility designated for tobacco users. Completesafety and health information is provided during studentorientation.STUDENT RESOURCE CENTERThe Student Resource Center merges employmentassistance and the learning resource system. Computersare available for students to work on resumes, search andapply for jobs, as well as review welding related videoscreated by HIWT. The Student Resource Center alsooffers current welding code books, periodicals and otherwelding resources for student use. Career DevelopmentRepresentatives are available to assist students in resumepreparation and career exploration. The Student ResourceCenter is open 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Prepare yourself for a professional welding career with one of theseWELDING PROGRAMSApproved for VETERANS andeligible dependents since 1952.Financial Aidavailable to those who qualify.The Pathways Welding Program and Structural Welding Program fall within the scope of the school’s ACCSCinstitutional accreditation.PATHWAYS WELDING PROGRAM40 WEEKS 1400 CLOCK HOURS 140.0 CEU TUITION 21,600.00 BOOK FEES 615.00This sequence of courses is recommended for the student interested in developing the skills and knowledge associated with all positionwelding on plate, and further enhancing their skills and knowledge through additional training aligned within a career pathway. ThePathways Welding Program is divided into two separate modules. The first module is 24 weeks in length and is comprised of 10 coursesthat focus on the development of welding fundamentals and skill. During this portion of training students will have the opportunityto test for four nationally recognized AWS QC7 Welder Certifications during the hours of the applicable course after all other courserequirements have been met; AWS D1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, AWS D1.1 Flux Cored Arc Welding, AWS D1.6 Gas Tungsten ArcWelding 304 Stainless Steel, and AWS D1.1 Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulsed Spray Transfer.While completing module 1, students will complete a series of career advising sessions where they will learn about the differentindustries associated with welding, current career opportunities and the 5 different pathways program options available to them. Duringthe student’s 6th month of training, they will participate in a one-on-one career advising session where they will select their careerpathway for Module 2. Each Pathway module is 16 weeks in length and has 2 additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications opportunitiesintegrated into the program. Successful completion of this program gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entrylevel employment as a welder in their chosen career path.MODULE 1: 24 Weeks (840 Hours) Core GTA204FCA101WTB201Welding Technology & Blueprint ReadingOxyacetylene Welding, Cutting & BrazingShielded Metal Arc Welding BasicShielded Metal Arc Welding AdvancedGas Metal Arc Welding BasicGas Metal Arc Welding AdvancedGas Tungsten Arc Welding Carbon SteelGas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless SteelFlux Cored Arc Welding BasicAdvanced Blueprint Reading2 weeks2 weeks4 weeks4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks70 clock hours70 clock hours140 clock hours140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursMODULE 2: 16 Weeks (560 Hours) Pathway Option (To Be Determined Through Career Advising)Pathway Option 1: Pipe WelderStudents enrolled in the Pipe Welder Pathway will develop welding skills on carbon steel and stainless-steel pipe using the gastungsten arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes with uphill travel. During this module students will have theopportunity to test two additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications aligning with their career pathway including a carbon steel openroot 2” pipe welded in the 6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and a carbon steel open root 6” pipe welded in the6G position using the shielded metal arc welding tested in accordance with AWS D1.1. Accomplished students should have the skillsnecessary to succeed as an entry level pipe d Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G UphillShielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G UphillShielded Metal Arc Welding 2” Pipe 6G UphillGas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” PipeGas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” PipeGas Tungsten Arc Welding/Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G Uphill4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursPROGRAM CATALOG 8

Pathway Option 2: PipefitterStudents enrolled in the Pipefitter Pathway will gain knowledge of piping systems and the piping fabrication process, whiledeveloping skills in gas tungsten arc welding and shielded metal arc welding pipe. During this module, students will have theopportunity to test two additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications aligning with their career pathway including a carbon steel openroot 2” Pipe welded in the 6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and a carbon steel open root 6” pipe welded in the6G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and the shielded metal arc welding process tested in accordance with AWS D1.1. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level elded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G UphillGas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” PipeGas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” PipeGas Tungsten Arc Welding/Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G UphillPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders IPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II4 weeks4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks140 clock hours140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursPathway Option 3: Welder-FabricatorStudents enrolled in the Welder-Fabricator Pathway will develop skills and knowledge associated with welding fabrication andmanufacturing. Training will focus on advancing the student’s knowledge and skills in gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding,and gas tungsten arc welding, while also introducing the student to fabrication and pipe layout. During this module students willhave the opportunity to test two additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications aligning with their career pathway including an AWS B2.1 open root double bevel groove weld on carbon steel welded in the 3G position using gas metal arc welding pulsed spray transferand an AWS D1.1 single v-groove weld with backing on carbon steel welded in the 3G position using self-shielded flux cored arcwelding. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level welder-fabricator and 101Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” PipeGas Metal Arc Welding IndustrialFlux Cored Arc Welding AdvancedGas Tungsten Arc Welding AluminumIntroduction to Metal FabricationPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders I4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursPathway Option 4: Gas Tungsten Arc WelderStudents enrolled in the Gas tungsten Arc Welder Pathway will develop skills and learn techniques commonly applied in gas tungstenarc welding, and complete training focusing of pipe fitting and fabrication. While completing this module, students will have theopportunity to test two additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications aligning with their career pathway including an AWS D17.1 openroot butt joint on .030” 347 stainless steel welded in the 1G position using the gas tungsten arc welding process and an AWS D1.1carbon steel open root 2” pipe welded in the 6G position using gas tungsten arc welding. Accomplished students should have theskills necessary to succeed as an entry level gas tungsten arc as Tungsten Arc Welding AluminumGas Tungsten Arc Welding AerospaceGas Tungsten Arc Welding 2” PipeGas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel 2” PipeIntroduction to Metal FabricationPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders IPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II9 HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY2 weeks2 weeks4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks70 clock hours70 clock hours140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours

Pathway Option 5: Downhill Pipe WelderStudents enrolled in the Downhill Pipe Welder Pathway will develop skills and learn techniques commonly applied to downhillshielded metal arc welding and the welding of gas transmission lines, uphill shielded metal arc welding, and pipe fitting. During thismodule students will have the opportunity to test two additional AWS QC7 Welder Certifications aligning with their career pathwayincluding an open root carbon steel 6” pipe welded in the 6G position using the shielded metal arc welding process with downhilltravel and a 12-on-12 branch connection test in accordance with Standard API 1104 using the shielded metal arc welding processwith downhill travel. Accomplished students should have the skills necessary to succeed as an entry level downhill hielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 2G & 5G UphillShielded Metal Arc Welding 6” Pipe 6G UphillShielded Metal Arc Welding 2” Pipe 6G UphillShielded Metal Arc Welding Downhill PipeShielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Downhill, API 12-on-12 BranchPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders IPipe Layout for Fitters & Welders II4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursSTRUCTURAL WELDING PROGRAM24 WEEKS 840 CLOCK HOURS 84.0 CEU TUITION 12,800.00 BOOK FEES 515.00This sequence of courses is recommended for the student interested in the major welding processes for all position welding skills onplate, safety and technical information. The program includes the opportunity to test for four AWS QC7 National Welder Certificationsduring the applicable course after all other course requirements have been met; AWS D1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, AWS D1.1Flux Cored Arc Welding, AWS D1.6 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 304 Stainless Steel, and AWS D1.1 Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulsed SprayTransfer. Successful completion of this program gives the student the necessary welding skills required for entry level employment asa structural TA204FCA101WTB201Welding Technology & Blueprint ReadingOxyacetylene Welding , Cutting & BrazingShielded Metal Arc Welding BasicShielded Metal Arc Welding AdvancedGas Metal Arc Welding BasicGas Metal Arc Welding AdvancedGas Tungsten Arc Welding Carbon SteelGas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless SteelFlux Cored Arc Welding BasicAdvanced Blueprint Reading2 weeks2 weeks4 weeks4 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks2 weeks70 clock hours70 clock hours140 clock hours140 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hours70 clock hoursNote: Prices are subject to change without notice. The Institute reserves the right to modify thesequence of courses as needed.PROGRAM CATALOG 10

Course DescriptionsThe purpose of Hobart Institute of Welding Technology(HIWT) is to teach the welding techniques and manipulativeskills required for each major welding process. Weldingtechnique is stressed above welding theory – as thestudents must be able to meet the welding performancedemands of industry. Consequently, a minimum amount ofcourse time (10% to 20%) is spent on book and classroomstudy. The remaining time is used for supervised weldingpractice.WTB201ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURSNo audio or audio-visual recording of classes will bepermitted.WTB101WELDING TECHNOLOGY &BLUEPRINT READING2 WEEKS 70 CLOCK HOURSThis course is important to the development ofknowledge required by industry for employment ofwelders. Upon completion of the course, the studentshould have knowledge of all common arc weldingprocesses including industrial applications, arccharacteristics, and advantages. The student shouldhave the ability to read symbols and blueprints as theyapply to welding.Course objective: To develop a practical understandingof welding with regard to welding processes, and auxiliarywelding equipment for the welder. Also, to develop atechnical understanding of the information contained onengineering drawings and the use of the information tocommunicate set-up and welding instructions from thedesigner to the welder and fitter.Course content: This course presents information onwelding safety, welding terms and definitions, basicmetallurgy, metal properties, welding processes, symbolsfor welding according to AWSA2.4 and weld defectsand discontinuities. The course also covers mathematicsincluding fractions, decimals and metric conversions, aswell as blueprint reading and layout.Testing: To pass this course, the student is required totake 12 written tests and must demonstrate their abilityto properly layout parts from prints using common layouttools.11 HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGYThis course is important to enhance the student’sknowledge and abilities entering the welding industry.Upon completion of this course, the student should haveknowledge of the design procedure and interpretingblueprints and shop drawings and applying thisinformation, the use of measuring tools in layout andassembly, have a basic understanding of codes,specifications and standards and also to be aware of theresponsibility of a welder in quality control.Prerequisites: The student must have successfully passedHIWT Welding Technology & Blueprint Reading course.Course objective: To develop an understanding of theblueprint design process and interpreting blueprintinformation for selecting materials, layout, and assembly.To familiarize students with measuring tools, commonshop equipment, and interpreting information, symbols,and abbreviations for design blueprints, shop and erectiondrawings and to create as-built drawings for project levelcommunication.Course content: Week 1 presents the blueprint designprocess; how codes, specifications and standards areused and how

The welding school was started in 1930 as a department of the Hobart Brothers Company. At that time, 4 welding booths were placed in a corner of the Hobart factory and used for training. In May 1940, the school was granted a charter by the State of Ohio as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors and became