St. Charles Adult and Community Education—School District of the City of St. Charles

ARC WELDING: FOUNDATIONS TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

Build strong, job-ready welding skills in this hands-on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) course designed for beginners and advancing students alike. Training begins with welding safety, equipment setup, and basic bead-and-joint welding before progressing to multi-pass welds and out-of-position welding, including horizontal, vertical, and overhead techniques.

Students also gain introductory experience with pipe welding, joint preparation, and oxy-fuel cutting, along with material prep skills used in real-world fabrication and construction. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, weld quality, and industry-standard practices.

This course is ideal for individuals pursuing entry-level welding employment, expanding their trade skills, or preparing for advanced welding training.

NOTE—This program is WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) approved, providing added financial support for eligible students.

COURSE INFO

M/TU—8/31-12/8 (6-9 PM) REGISTER

28 Classes / CEU

Instructor: Baylor Prewitt

-Tuition: $1,100

-Registration Fee: $50

-Textbook: $25

-Materials Fee: $200

TOTAL: $1,375

wioa—tuition assistance

MIG AND FLUX-CORED WELDING

Whether you’re an experienced welder or a weekend warrior, this course builds both basic and advanced skills to boost your career or expand your projects. You’ll train in MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding using ER70S-6 and E71T-1 filler metals on carbon steel plate. Master all fillet and groove welds in every position. The supply list is printed on the invoice.

NOTE—This program is WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) approved, providing added financial support for eligible students.

COURSE INFO

W—8/26-12/9 (6-9 PM) REGISTER

14 Classes / CEU

Instructor: Bryce Foster

-Tuition: $899

-Registration Fee: $50

-Textbooks: $50

-Lab Fee: $99

TOTAL: $1,098

wioa—tuition assistance

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

BAYLOR PREWITT

I began welding at the Lewis and Clark Career Center’s high school program, where I discovered my passion for the craft. After high school, I attended a vocational welding trade school for five months, further honing my skills. Upon completing the program, I started working for a nationwide company that builds water towers. This experience expanded my knowledge of welding and its applications in the new construction industry. Welding transformed my life and set me on a path to success. With dedication and hard work, welding can take you places, just as it did for me.

NOTE: REFUND POLICY

Non-Refundable Deposit:
Any course with a non-refundable deposit will forfeit the deposit if canceled. The remaining balance will be refunded if the ACE office is notified at least two full business days before the class start date; otherwise, it is non-refundable. You may choose to keep your funds on credit for future use; in that case, the deposit will not be forfeited. Credits must be used within 12 months of the cancellation. All standard cancellation rules apply.

All Other Courses:
To receive a refund, you must notify the ACE office at least two full business days before the class start date. A $10 cancellation fee will apply; otherwise, the full balance is non-refundable. If you choose to keep your funds on credit for future use, the $10 fee is waived. Credits must be used within 12 months of the cancellation. All standard cancellation rules apply.

WELDING

ARC WELDING: FOUNDATIONS TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

COURSE INFO

MIG AND FLUX-CORED WELDING

COURSE INFO

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

BAYLOR PREWITT

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