Application and Enrollment for Welding Classes
Admission Procedures & Requirements
An enrollee must be 17 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian to begin coursework on their designated start day. A student may submit an application and non-refundable $100 application fee at any time to reserve their booth space and place on the roster for a given start date.
Attendance & Graduation Requirements
90% attendance is expected by all students, regardless of the course they are enrolled in. If attendance falls below threshold they will be given a warning. When attendance falls below 90% after a warning, the student will be terminated from instruction. All students that complete their determined course are considered graduates. All graduates are NOT considered certified welders. Certification is determined by a Pass/Fail weld test system.
Progress Standards
Students will be expected to maintain a passing grade in all components of enrollment. Components include classroom, laboratory and attendance. Classroom 15%, Laboratory & Skills Training 75%, Attendance 10%. If a student’s comprehensive grade is below 50% at the conclusion of their determined course, it will be considered a FAIL.
Dress Code
Students are required at all times of instruction to be clothed in steel-toed boots, denim – free of holes or fringes & fraying, a long sleeve button-down shirt & safety glasses.
Schedule
Each course start begins on Monday with an orientation covering rules, regulations, staff introductions, and a full shop walk‑through. Training is held Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a 30‑minute lunch break each day. If a Monday falls on a recognized holiday, the start date will shift to Tuesday. Recognized holidays include Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Courses and Curriculum
Master Pipe Welding
Objective: We train individuals in structural and pipe welding for field and manufacturing type positions. Students are certified upon completion of this course.-
14-week course
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40 hours per week
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560 hours of instruction
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SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
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GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig)
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GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig)
Master Manufacturing & Structural Welding
Objective: We train individuals in structural welding for field and manufacturing type positions. Students are certified upon completion of this course.-
9-week course
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40 hours per week
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360 hours of instruction
Downhill Pipeline
Objective: We train individuals in downhill pipe welding for pipeline contractor positions. Students are certified upon completion of this course.-
4-week course
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40 hours per week
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160 hours of instruction
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6010, 7010, and 8010 Downhill Electrodes
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Option: Choose 2 weeks of instruction for a discounted rate
Custom Welding
Objective: We invite individuals with a specific industry desire to acquire certification in SMAW, GMAW or GTAW. Students are certified upon completion of these courses.-
Up to 6 weeks of instruction
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Choose any number of weeks between 1 and 6
Equipment Requirements
Required equipment along with material and other consumables are included in tuition costs. The following list shows what is included:
- welding jacket
- 2 sets leather welding gloves
- 4” grinder
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- (2) 1/8” grinding disc
- (2) 1/4” grinding disc
- wire brush
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- hand brush
- pliers
- face shield
- safety glasses
- tip cleaner
- soapstone
- vice grip clamps
- welding hood
- bucket with liner
- chipping hammer
- half bastard file
Housing
For IEWA students needing housing, units are available upon request through a private contracted property manager.
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Important Policies & Procedures
Withdrawal & Refund Procedure
- If a student withdrawals from coursework in the first 5 days of instruction, a 75% refund of the full tuition price of their determined course will be refunded.
- If a student withdrawals from coursework during the first 1/3 or 1/6, respectively, of their assigned course, but before the midpoint, a 25% refund of the full tuition price of their determined course will be refunded.
- If a student withdrawals from coursework after the halfway point of instruction, week 3 or 6 respectively, there will be no refund granted to the student.
- All of the above-related policy excludes Saturdays, Sundays & Nationally recognized Holidays.
Grievance Policy
- In the event of a formal grievance, a student will be expected to report the grievance to their instructor.
- If the grievance remains unsettled after 5 business days, a student may report to the building administrator.
- If a resolution is undetermined after an additional 5 business days a student will be advised to reach the MO Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Transcript Issuance Policy
- Transcripts will be provided to graduates upon completion of their determined coursework.
- Additionally, transcripts will be issued upon request at time post-graduation for no processing fee.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Services
Iron Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program (EOE). Accordingly, we promote equal opportunity in the areas of recruitment, employment, training, development, transfer, and promotion. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Our employment practices are without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 am – 3 pm
Instruction: Mon – Fri, 6:30 am – 3 pm
Mailing Address:
PO Box 308, Stockton, MO 65785
16165 Hwy 39, Stockton MO, 65785
Phone:
(417) 955-4949
