Kentucky Welding Institute
Another great group of guys I’ve got to talk with over the last year or so, truly passionate about growing those who want growth. Plain and simple. Plus its crazy how much of a one stop shop they've been able to create with the courses and certs.
With over 30 yrs of instructor experience, there is clear implementation of industry practices that help bridge the transition to full time work. While there are many welding schools in the nation, KWI recognizes the skills gap that often surfaces between what education is producing and what industry needs. They hold steady to their training methods and have full confidence in the ability to produce quality workin welders.
Kentucky Welding Institute started with a grassroots approach getting input from Superintendents, Foremen, CWI’s, and welding professionals on what industry needed from a combo pipe welder and then conceived what they call the most comprehensive certification package in the world.
Courses and Certifications
KWI combo pipe graduates lock in with
AWS welding certifications (6010/7018, ER70s-2/7018, ER308 all on .625x2.75 pipe—with the opportunity to weld CuNi, Chrome, Inconel, Duplex, Stainless, Downhill and more),
NCCER blue card training in welder, boilermaker, pipefitter, rigger, and safety,
OSHA 30 cards,
MSHA 24 certification,
NCCCO certified rigger and signal cards,
ASHI CPR and First Aid certifications
Basic Plus
TWIC
CCS toxicology cards. In addition, KWI has the capability to Tappi Safe and Power Safe certify students as well.
Students train 40 hard hours a week during our 24-week program. During their time students weld SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW on Miller and Lincoln inverter and generator machines. While each student has their own dedicated booth, ALL students spend adequate time welding in simulators, out of position, and outside in the elements ensuring they can make those field welds. Students are trained how to cut, prepare, and fit all their own plate and pipe using industry standard mechanical and thermal processes including but not limited to oxy-fuel, plasma, and carbon arc gouging. Our students lock in each day using a LOTO system, complete JSA’s, fill out Hot Work Permits, and give and receive safety briefs mimicking the daily routines of job sites all across America. Each student is issued a complete 7-gallon, single hand gear bucket and has the tools necessary to walk on the job.
