BATON ROUGE TRAINING CENTER
WELDING
Hands-on Training Using AWS Standards. Build Skills that Build America.
SKILLED. CERTIFIED. JOB-READY.
Master the art of welding with hands-on training in a high-demand trade at ABC Pelican — where precision, safety, and opportunity come together.
What is a Welder?
Welders are the skilled professionals who build and repair the structures that shape our world. From pipelines and power plants to ships, skyscrapers, and industrial equipment — welders use heat and precision to fuse metal and bring blueprints to life.
On a typical day, welders may read and interpret technical drawings, prepare materials, and perform welds using processes like SMAW (stick) or GTAW (TIG). They work in a variety of environments — from fabrication shops to offshore rigs — ensuring the structural integrity and safety of everything they help create.
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving technical challenges, and seeing tangible results from your work — welding could be the perfect fit. It’s a trade that offers high earning potential, job flexibility, and a rewarding sense of craftsmanship.
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Welders Work With:
🔩 Welding processes & equipment
🗺️ Blueprints & fabrication drawings
⚡ Metal cutting & grinding tools
🦺 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Why Choose ABC?
🧑🏫 Experienced Instructors
Learn from certified welders with real-world industrial experience.
🎓 AWS-Aligned Classes
Train using American Welding Society standards — no NCCER.
🧰 Hands-On Every Day
Gain real skills in a state-of-the-art welding shop.
📈 Credentialed Career Progression
Each welding level includes certification aligned with AWS standards.
💼 Career Connections
We partner with local contractors who regularly hire our grads.
🔥 Hands-On Welding Facility
Experience daily, hands-on practice in our dedicated training shop.
🎯 Job-Ready in Less Time
Our focused, level-based training gets you into the field quickly.
💸 Affordable & Accessible
Low tuition costs — with discounts for member companies.
“ABC provides training that can help individuals to stand out among their peers. They have the opportunity to become more knowledgeable and better prepared for careers in the construction industry.”
Program Overview
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Students attend class two evenings (6–9 PM) or two afternoons (3–6 PM) per week.
The program is divided into three levels: SMAW Plate, SMAW Pipe, and GTAW Pipe (TIG Unrestricted).
It’s a self-paced program, so you advance as you master each level — not on a set schedule.
If you're ready to test out of a level mid-semester, you can move directly into the next — no waiting required.
On average, students complete the full program in 4–6 semesters (2–3 years), though some finish faster.
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Our Welding program is competency-based and built around American Welding Society (AWS) standards — not a textbook curriculum.
Students learn and demonstrate hands-on skills in SMAW Plate, SMAW Pipe, and GTAW Pipe (TIG Unrestricted) welding.
As you master each process, you’ll have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized welding credentials.
There are no prerequisites — all skill levels are welcome.
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Employed/Sponsored by a GBRIA/ICC Member Company: $300
Employed/Sponsored by an ABC Pelican Member Company: $900
All other Employers / Individuals: $1,600
Training costs can be based on your employer/sponsor’s membership status. If you are not sponsored or employed, you will qualify for the individual rate.
Not sure if your employer is a member? Contact the training center!
