Accelerated Training
With this course you can finish four levels of certification in just six months. This training is ideal for the non-employed, under employed or recent graduates.
How to register for Accelerated Training:
Complete the application (button below)
Create an NCCER account (see instructional document below)
Welding does not need to create an NCCER account
Bring your completed application, ID and tuition payment to the Southwest Training Center (222 Walcot Road, Westlake, LA)
Spring 2026:
Registration Opens October 1st, 2025
Classes begin January 5th, 2026
Accelerated Training Courses Offered
Electrical
Cost: $1,200 or $300 per level
Four levels in 24 weeks
Four days per week (Monday - Thursday, 8am - 1pm)
Welding
Cost: $1,200 or $300 per 120-hour semester
Four, 120-hour semesters in 24 weeks
Four days per week (Monday - Thursday, Noon - 5pm)