ArcPro, Inc. Pipe Welding School Pipe Welding …

1 1 2016 Rev 03 ArcPro, Inc. pipe Welding School pipe Welding Program Course Catalog 2016 -2018 Revision 03 Implemented August 01 2016 6738 Bayou Isle Lane Theodore, AL 36582 (251) 272 - 1580 2 2016 Rev 03 Contents REVISION HISTORY .. 5 School MISSION STATEMENT .. 6 INTRODUCTION .. 6 TIG Process: .. 6 Stick/SMAW Process: .. 6 COURSE INFORMATION AND TUITION RATES .. 6 GTAW (TIG) pipe Welding Certificate Program .. 7 SMAW (Stick) pipe Welding Certificate Program .. 7 GTAW/SMAW (Combination) pipe Welding Certificate Program .. 7 SMAW (Stick) Pipeline Welding Certificate Program .. 8 Tools/Supplies .. 8 Equipment Supplied by ArcPro: .. 8 Safety Equipment and Tools to be supplied by Student .. 9 Class Schedule and Holiday Policy .. 9 ADMISSION POLICIES .. 10 Admissions Requirement for All Students.

2 10 Anti-discrimination policy .. 11 Minimum Physical Requirements .. 11 Age/Educational Requirements & Previous Training .. 12 STUDENT INFORMATION, POLICIES, AND REQUIREMENTS .. 12 Professional Conduct of Student .. 12 Confidentiality of Student Records .. 13 Conduct Standards .. 13 Student Grievance Procedure .. 13 Shop Safety Rules .. 14 3 2016 Rev 03 Information Updates .. 16 School INFORMATION .. 17 Objectives .. 17 History .. 17 Facility and Equipment .. 17 School Faculty .. 18 Corporate Board of Directors .. 18 FINANCIAL AID AND TUITION POLICY .. 19 Tuition Payment .. 19 Additional Charges .. 19 Past Due Account .. 19 Withdrawal or Termination from Program: .. 19 ATTENDANCE POLICY .. 20 Attendance Records and Unexcused 20 Determination of Absences and Tardies .. 21 REFUND POLICY & PROCEDURES.

3 22 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .. 23 Method of Instruction .. 23 Grading Scale .. 23 Grade Point Average .. 23 Definitions .. 24 Satisfactory Academic Progress & Graduation .. 24 Probation Policy .. 25 Suspensions and Dismissals .. 25 Course Incomplete & Make-Ups .. 25 STUDENT SERVICES .. 25 Special Instructional Assistance .. 25 4 2016 Rev 03 Guidance .. 25 Library (Resource Center) .. 26 Student Parking .. 26 Advising .. 26 Additional Services .. 26 REFERRAL SERVICES .. 26 Medical Care .. 26 Refresher Training .. 26 Open Door Policy .. 26 Career Development and Placement .. 26 Housing .. 27 CAREER SERVICES .. 27 Placement Assistance .. 27 STUDENT RECORDS RETENTION POLICY .. 27 PRIVACY ACT FOR STUDENTS .. 27 CAMPUS SECURITY .. 28 CATALOG CERTIFYING STATEMENT .. 28 5 2016 Rev 03 REVISION HISTORY Rev 1 December 2012 Initial issue Rev 1a February 2013 Added Safety Guidelines REV 02, 10 FEB 2015 - Revised Areas for Audit Observations REV 03, 1 August 2016 Clarified refund policies, safety rules, and updated School location 6 2016 Rev 03 School MISSION STATEMENT ArcPro s mission is to provide the highest quality employment-based, entry level training to our students that will create the applicable skills to enter the pipe Welding profession and be gainfully employed.

4 INTRODUCTION Welcome to ArcPro pipe Welding School . As the commercial and industrial development of the Gulf Coast continues to increase at record pace, the need for welders is growing in demand as the skills gap in the American workforce worsens. ArcPro specializes in training welders in Tungsten/Inert Gas [TIG] (also referred to Gas/Tungsten Arc Welding [GTAW]) and Stick (also referred to as Shielded Metal Arc Welding [SMAW]) Welding process. TIG Process: TIG Welding is known for its versatility in metal joining applications as well as the high quality, visually attractive welds it produces. It also generally considered the slowest and most difficult process to perform when compared to stick/SMAW Welding . TIG pipe -welders are especially in demand because of the additional skill required to weld in 3-dimensions along the curved surface of a pipe joint.

5 Learning to become a TIG welder requires the correct equipment, safe learning environment, and most importantly, competent instruction. Stick/SMAW Process: Stick Welding is the most familiar and widely used form of Welding in industry today. It is still the most common type of Welding for most applications where the cleanliness of TIG Welding is not required, or where faster production rates are needed. While generally accepted as a simpler Welding process to learn, it requires steady hands and a developed feel for the weld puddle . This is needed since visibility is limited due to the flux produced as a shielding for the weld and because the metal deposition rate is constant. Combination welders are those who are capable of performing both as TIG welders and Stick welders. They are in high demand because of their dual process ability.

6 This allows them to work on job sites where either or both process is required, greatly increasing their employment opportunities in the field. ArcPro pipe Welding School s instructors, equipment, supplies and work stations meet industry standards for production pipe Welding . Our qualified instructors have the necessary educational classroom and industry experience to ensure the highest standards of skill, knowledge and safety are passed to our students. COURSE INFORMATION AND TUITION RATES All courses and services include supplies/books/manuals, equipment and instructor supervision. Final WPQT visual inspection and destructive bend test evaluations by level II NDT inspector. Metal-etch and X-ray evaluations are an additional cost, if desired. Materials/equipment for Welding materials other than those outlined in standard courses below may be provided at additional costs.

7 7 2016 Rev 03 All classes are available for Night or Day schedules (see below for times). GTAW (TIG) pipe Welding Certificate Program Duration: 10-weeks Class 5 Days per week/ hours per day or evening, plus 3 hours homework/ independent study per week Tuition includes all supplies /books Total $ Course offered to students with no prior Welding experience. The course covers carbon steel and stainless steel training up to first class skill level for full penetration joints. SMAW (Stick) pipe Welding Certificate Program Duration: 8-weeks Class 5 Days per week/ hours per day or evening, plus 3 hours homework/independent study per week Tuition includes all consumable supplies and books Total $ Course offered to students with little or no SMAW Welding experience.

8 The course starts with basic arc control in structural positions and moves to cover carbon steel pipe with E6010 root/ hot pass and E7018 Fill/Cap. Includes uphill progressions for root pass in 6-G position and finishes students at a first class skill level for full penetration joints. GTAW/SMAW (Combination) pipe Welding Certificate Program Duration: 18-weeks Class 5 Days per week/ hours per day or evening, plus 3 hours homework/independent study per week Tuition includes all consumable supplies and books Total $ Course offered to students who have interest in becoming combo welders capable of both GTAW and SMAW processes. This course follows GTAW and SMAW curriculum but at a slightly advanced pace and includes combination Welding testing to a first class skill level for full penetration joints.

9 8 2016 Rev 03 SMAW (Stick) Pipeline Welding Certificate Program Duration: 8-weeks Class 5 Days per week/ hours per day or evening, plus 3 hours homework/independent study per week Tuition includes all consumable supplies and books Total $ Course offered to advanced students who have interest in becoming pipeline welders capable of downhill SMAW processes specifically used in pipeline Welding . This course follows SMAW curriculum but focuses on 6010 stick electrode root/hot pass with 7010 fill and cap running downhill at an advanced pace and includes Welding testing to a first class skill level for full penetration joints. This class is recommended only for students familiar with the pipeline Welding environment or who have previous industry experience. Tools/Supplies Equipment Supplied by ArcPro: The following tools are supplied by ArcPro on first day of class.

10 Students are responsible for replacement, thereafter. 1. ArcPro Study Guide (yours to keep) 2. Safety Glasses (yours to keep) you get one pair. Additional pairs supplied by API at cost 3. Welding Helmet (yours to keep) 4. First Pair of Welding Gloves (TIG or Stick) (yours to keep) - You get one pair. Additional pairs supplied by API at cost 5. 4-1/2 Electric Angle Grinder (yours to keep) You are responsible for any damage/repair/replacement resulting from use 6. All Carbon Steel Materials and Consumables 7. All Stainless Steel Materials and Consumables 8. Welding Machines, grinders, grinding wheels, and other consumables for class use 9 2016 Rev 03 Safety Equipment and Tools to be supplied by Student The following tools and daily Personal Protective Equipment must be provided by the student.