Welding Technology · Palm Bay, FL
Welding School in Palm Bay, FL
Build a skill your hands keep for life. Train in a real welding lab, one bead at a time, until it's second nature.
Coastal Technical Institute's Welding Technology program in Palm Bay, Florida trains you in stick, MIG, TIG, and pipe welding in 42 weeks (700 clock hours). Tuition is $12,700, with payment plans for those who qualify. No experience is required. The next class starts November 9, 2026.
- 700 hours of hands-on lab training
- Stick, MIG, TIG, and 2G, 5G, 6G pipe positions
- AWS certification prep built into the program
- No welding experience needed to start
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Get tuition, schedule, and the November 9, 2026 start date. Admissions follows up within one business day.
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 5973.
Reporting period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Placement rate as defined by the Florida Commission for Independent Education: graduates employed, in active military service, or continuing their education, divided by graduates available for placement. See all disclosures.
Working hard and still not building anything?
Maybe you've spent years in a job that wears you out and pays the same every year. Maybe you've thought about a trade for a long time and just didn't know where to start.
What would change for your family if you had a skill that construction sites, fabrication shops, and shipyards depend on every day?
You don't need a four-year degree to find out. You need focused training, a lot of reps under the hood, and a team that walks with you from your first bead to your first interview. That's what we do.
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Your next chapter
Picture yourself 42 weeks from now
You strike an arc and lay a clean, even bead without second-guessing.
You read a blueprint and know exactly what the job calls for.
You walk into an interview with real welds to talk about and the confidence to talk shop.
What you'll learn in Welding Technology
You'll spend your time in the welding lab, not watching videos. Each module builds on the last, from safety and fundamentals to structural and pipe work.
- Fillet welding and structural welding
- SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG welding techniques
- Pipe welding — 2G, 5G, and 6G positions
- Oxyfuel cutting and safety
- Non-ferrous welding
- Blueprint reading and metal fabrication
- Welding codes and AWS certification prep
- Safety standards and equipment operation
Welding Technology at a glance
- Program length
- 42 weeks (700 clock hours)
- Tuition
- $12,700
- Payment
- Payment plans available for those who qualify.
- Credential
- Certificate of Completion
- Certification prep
- AWS Welding Certifications
- Next start
- November 9, 2026
- Experience needed
- None
- Campus
- 1470 Treeland Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Full details on the Welding Technology program page and in the course catalog.
Everything you need to start your welding career
Stick, MIG, and TIG
Learn the three core processes used across construction, manufacturing, and fabrication.
Pipe welding positions
Practice 2G, 5G, and 6G pipe positions, the skills pipeline and shipyard work calls for.
Blueprints and fabrication
Read welding symbols and drawings, then fit and fabricate parts to spec.
AWS certification prep
Train to American Welding Society standards. Graduates may be eligible to sit for AWS certifications.
Cutting and safety
Oxyfuel cutting, shop safety, and equipment operation from day one.
Career services
Resume help, interview prep, and introductions to local employers. Employment isn't guaranteed.
Where welders work
Welding skills carry across industries, from Brevard County's shops to job sites across Florida.
Entry-level wage = 25th percentile annual wage, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, May 2025. Source. Wages vary. Not a guarantee of employment or salary.
- Metal fabrication shops
- Construction and structural steel
- Manufacturing plants
- Shipyards and marine work
- Pipeline and infrastructure
- Repair and maintenance
Career options depend on employer requirements, certifications, and experience.
Three simple steps to your first day
- 1
Request your details
Fill out the short form. It takes about a minute, and admissions follows up fast.
- 2
Talk with admissions
Get answers on schedule, tuition, and payment plans for those who qualify.
- 3
Tour the lab and pick your start
See where you'll train, meet the team, and reserve your start date, starting as soon as November 9, 2026.
Welding Technology questions, answered
How long is welding school at Coastal Technical Institute?
The Welding Technology program is 700 clock hours over 42 weeks of hands-on training in Palm Bay, FL.
Do I need welding experience to enroll?
No. The program starts with safety and fundamentals. If you like hands-on, precise work, you're a good fit.
What types of welding will I learn?
Stick (SMAW), MIG, and TIG welding, plus fillet, structural, and pipe welding in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
How much does welding school cost?
Tuition is $12,700. Payment plans are available for those who qualify. Admissions will walk you through your options.
How much do welders make in Brevard County?
The entry-level wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area is $45,700 a year (25th percentile, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025). Wages vary. Not a guarantee of employment or salary.
Will I prepare for AWS certification?
Yes. The curriculum trains to American Welding Society (AWS) standards, and graduates may be eligible to sit for AWS certifications.
When does the next welding class start?
Trades classes start every six weeks. See the next start date on this page, or call admissions to reserve yours.
Where is the welding school located?
Our campus is at 1470 Treeland Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909. Students commute from Palm Bay, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Malabar, Sebastian, Grant-Valkaria, and across Brevard County.
Your welding career starts with one conversation
The next class starts November 9, 2026. Get your details now and talk with admissions this week.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Program details are subject to the current course catalog; confirm tuition, fees, and dates with admissions.