Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Welding
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-29): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade math and measurementtechnical reading, communication, and career readinessShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory and practiceGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) theory and practiceFlux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) theory and practiceGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) theory and practiceblueprint reading and welding symbolsmetallurgy and weld metallurgy fundamentalsoxy-fuel cutting and plasma cuttingpipe welding techniques and fit-upstructural fabrication and layoutcapstone project integrating program skillsexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation for AWS, NCCER, and ASME credentials
Course & assessment plan
14 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $23,880 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ASME Sec. IX pipe | Industry certification | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| AWS D1.1 Certified Welder | Industry certification | American Welding Society |
| AWS SENSE L1-2 | Industry certification | American Welding Society |
| NCCER Welding L1-4 | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Marine: Welding → Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication → Marine Engine / Outboard → Maritime Crew (deck/engine)
