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Manual Weld Training – Beginner & Advanced Courses

At OWETEC, we provide comprehensive manual welding certification training designed for welders at every stage of their career. Whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing into specialized pipe and structural applications, our courses prepare you to meet industry standards including ASME, AWS, API, and ISO.

Led by CWI/CWE-certified instructors with over a decade of industry experience, our training combines classroom learning with hands-on practice. Programs are available worldwide, either on-site at your facility or at dedicated OWETEC training centers.

Who Should
Attend

•    Beginner welders starting their careers
•    Experienced welders pursuing pipe or structural certification
•    Companies needing workforce training compliant with ASME, AWS, and API codes
•    Professionals in oil & gas, aerospace, construction, and nuclear industries

Why Choose OWETEC for Manual Welding Training?

•    Instructors with 10+ years of multi-industry experience
•    CWI/CWE-certified educators with proven expertise
•    Training aligned with ASME, AWS, API, and ISO codes
•    Delivered worldwide, on-site or at OWETEC facilities
•    Equipment provided if needed
•    Fully customizable programs for corporate workforce development

2-Week / 100-Hour Beginner Manual Welding Course

Hands-On Training for Entry-Level Welders

This comprehensive beginner course provides 100 hours of foundational, hands-on training in manual welding techniques using industry-standard equipment and processes. Designed for individuals new to the welding field, the course emphasizes shop safety, core welding skills, and practical experience across multiple welding methods and materials.

Course Overview

Welding Processes Covered:

  • SMAW (Stick Welding): All-position welding using 6010 and 7018 electrodes

  • GTAW (TIG Welding): Welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

  • GMAW (MIG Welding): Includes spray arc, short arc, globular, and pulse transfer modes

  • FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding): Structural steel welding with flux-core wire

Cutting & Gouging Techniques:

  • Plasma cutting

  • Oxy-fuel cutting

  • Carbon arc gouging

Core Skills & Topics:

  • Welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead

  • Material preparation and fit-up

  • Tool handling and equipment operation

  • Structural steel welding practices

  • Shop safety, fire prevention, and electrical safety

Safety Training

  • Safe welding and cutting procedures

  • Proper PPE usage and handling of electrical components

  • Shop best practices and hazard prevention

Certification Outcome & Completion

At the end of the course, students will complete a weld qualification test. Those who meet the required standards will receive a Certificate of Completion, signed by a certified instructor.

IDEAL FOR

Aspiring welders seeking to start a career in the trades or build a solid foundation before progressing into advanced or specialized welding certifications. Process-specific customization (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) is available based on individual or employer needs.

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Hands-on manual welding training at OWETEC with CWI/CWE-certified instructor supervision, showcasing pipe and structural weld
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2-Week / 112-Hour Advanced Manual Pipe & Structural Welding Course

Code-Focused Training for Experienced Welders

This advanced course delivers 112 hours of intensive, hands-on training for welders seeking to specialize in high-performance pipe and structural welding in compliance with ASME and AWS codes. Designed for individuals with prior experience in SMAW and/or GTAW, the program prepares students for roles in pressure vessel, piping, and structural fabrication across heavy industrial sectors.

Course Overview

Welding Processes Covered:

  • SMAW (Stick Welding): Root, fill, and cap passes using 6010 & 7018 electrodes

  • GTAW (TIG Welding): Precision root and hot passes on carbon and stainless steel pipe

  • GMAW (MIG Welding): Pipe welding using short arc and pulse transfer modes

  • FCAW (Flux-Cored Welding): Optional for structural welding applications

Pipe & Structural Welding Focus:

  • Welding positions: 2G, 5G, 6G (vertical up, overhead, and fixed)

  • Pipe sizes: 6" Schedule 40/80 and 2" Schedule 80

  • Advanced fit-up, land preparation, tack welding, and weld profiling

  • Real-world joint prep and alignment according to industry standards

Testing & Qualification Practice:

  • Destructive and non-destructive testing methods

  • Bend testing

  • Radiographic (X-ray) inspection

  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

  • Microstructural evaluation

Key Skills & Learning Objectives:

  • Interpret and apply welding codes (ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104)

  • Execute precision root passes with GTAW and fill/cap passes with SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW

  • Properly align and prepare pipe for high-spec welds

  • Use tools and techniques suitable for field or shop environments

  • Prepare for code qualification exams and career advancement

Course Customization

This course can be tailored for pipe or structural welding, using any combination of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW based on individual goals or employer requirements.

Prerequisites

Participants must have prior experience with SMAW (using 6010 or 7018) or GTAW.
Beginners should first complete the 2-Week Beginner Manual Welding Course.

IDEAL FOR

Experienced welders preparing for careers in high-pressure pipe welding, refineries, power plants, or structural fabrication. Graduates will be ready for code-based qualification tests and receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful participation.

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Upcoming Training Dates

Welder performing manual welding with protective gear, demonstrating SMAW and TIG techniques during OWETEC training.

Safety Equipment Required
Participants must bring:


•    Steel-toed safety shoes (ankle-high)
•    Safety glasses with side shields
•    Welding jacket and gloves
•    Welding cap and helmet
•    Welder pliers, channel locks/vise grips
•    Wire brush and chipping hammer

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Contact us to request training dates.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Awesome instruction — excellent facility and equipment! A great week!” 

K.D. 
Territory Manager,
Linde Gas & Equipment

Great class, tons of knowledge learned. Super grateful to the guys at OWETEC!

N.C.
Process & Mechanical Design Engineer, GasFlo Products Inc.

Incredible progress in just one week. Excited to see what’s next for the team.

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J.G.
Marketing & Brand Leader, The Lawless Group

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Do I need welding experience to attend?

    No prior experience required for the beginner course. Advanced training requires SMAW 7018/6010 or GTAW experience.

  • What certifications will I receive?

    Graduates may qualify under ASME, AWS, API 1104, and B31 depending on course and testing.

  • Can OWETEC provide training on-site?

    Yes. OWETEC provides on-site training worldwide, with equipment available if needed.

  • What industries benefit from this training?

    Our courses prepare welders for careers in pipeline welding, pressure vessels, aerospace, nuclear, and construction.

  • Do you provide certification testing?

    Yes. Students complete qualification tests at the end of each course.

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