Welding

4-Year Program | 600 Total Hours | $575/Year

The Welding program is a four-year comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare learners for careers as skilled welders. This NCCER-certified program helps learners develop technical skills in various welding processes, including:

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Pipe Welding Techniques related to these welding processes

The program emphasizes safety, quality, and the interpretation of manufacturing and construction drawings and measurements.

NCCER Certification

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is recognized by the construction industry as the standard for training, assessment, certification, and career development for construction and maintenance craft professionals. This program's NCCER curriculum ensures that students receive industry-standard education and credentials.

RTI Compliance

This program fulfills the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) requirements set by the Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) for apprenticeship. The RTI classes offer systematic instruction designed to provide apprentices with the theoretical and technical knowledge essential to their occupation.

Course Schedule

Duration: October to April
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Total Hours per Year: 150 Hours
Format: Hybrid (Delcastle)

Delaware Department of Labor

Apprenticeship and Technical Training Office

1703 School Lane

Wilmington, DE 19808

302-683-3652

Delcastle Technical High School

1417 Newport Rd

Wilmington, DE 19804