Question 1

What do you learn in the Combination Welding Technology program at Apex Technical School?

Accepted Answer

Apex's Combination Welding Technology program covers six courses: Blueprint Reading and Fabrication, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Students train hands-on with both gas and electric welding processes, cutting techniques, and blueprint reading for metal fabrication, in shop classes capped at 20 students.

Question 2

How long is the welding program at Apex Technical School?

Accepted Answer

Apex's Combination Welding Technology program is 900 clock hours and can be completed in as little as 7 months. Day and evening class schedules are available at the Long Island City, Queens campus, and admissions are rolling throughout the year.

Question 3

Do I need experience to enroll in Apex's welding program?

Accepted Answer

No. The Combination Welding Technology program is designed for beginners and starts with blueprint reading and fabrication fundamentals before moving into gas and arc welding processes. Students build hands-on skill progressively across SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW techniques, so no prior welding experience is required.

Question 4

What welding processes does Apex teach, and are they industry-recognized?

Accepted Answer

Apex teaches the core welding processes used across manufacturing and construction: blueprint reading and fabrication, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). These are the same industry-standard processes employers and welding certification tests (such as AWS) evaluate against. Apex Technical School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the New York State Education Department.

Question 5

What jobs can I get after completing Apex's welding program?

Accepted Answer

Graduates are prepared for entry-level welding roles in structural welding, pipeline welding, shipyard welding, and manufacturing plants across New York City and beyond. Apex's job placement assistance team works with students and graduates on resumes, interview preparation, and connections to employers hiring welders.

Question 6

How much do welders make in New York?

Accepted Answer

The national median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $51,000, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level welders typically start below the median, with pay rising through experience, specialization (such as pipe or structural welding), and industry certifications.

Question 7

Do I need a license to work as a welder in New York?

Accepted Answer

No. New York State does not require a general professional license to work as a welder. Many employers and specific job types — such as structural steel, pipeline, or shipyard welding — require passing a welder qualification or certification test (often based on AWS standards) tied to that process and position, which Apex's training in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW prepares students to pursue.

Question 8

Why choose Apex Technical School for welding training in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Apex has taught welding in New York since 1961, training students hands-on in gas and electric welding, cutting, and blueprint reading in shop classes capped at 20 students. The 900-hour program takes as little as 7 months, with day and evening options at our Long Island City campus, and rolling admissions so students can start year-round.

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Blueprint reading and fabrication

Oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and brazing

Basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

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Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you learn in the Combination Welding Technology program at Apex Technical School?

How long is the welding program at Apex Technical School?

Do I need experience to enroll in Apex's welding program?

What welding processes does Apex teach, and are they industry-recognized?

What jobs can I get after completing Apex's welding program?

How much do welders make in New York?

Do I need a license to work as a welder in New York?

Why choose Apex Technical School for welding training in New York City?

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