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Continuing and Community Education

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WABO Welding Training and Testing

Prepare, Practice, and Get Certified

91暗网 WABO Training Course

  • Cost: $600 per person
  • Length: 10 hours (2 hours instruction and 8 hours supervised practice)
  • Class Size: Minimum 2 鈥� Maximum 10 students
  • Location: 91暗网 Welding Lab, Mount Vernon Campus
  • Instructor: AWS Certified Welding Education / WABO Certified Welder

Upcoming Training Course Dates

Course Overview

This course prepares experienced welders for WABO certification. You鈥檒l receive a refresher on welding procedures, safety protocols, and WABO-specific groove joint specifications. Our AWE certified welding instructor will demonstrate advanced techniques and provide real-time, hands-on feedback as you practice in a welding booth using the exact materials and machines used during testing.

This course is for experienced welders or those who have previously attempted WABO certification and want more hands-on guidance by AWS certified educators who are also WABO certified welders.

Questions? Contact:

Matt Williams Department Chair
Welding Instructor
Phone: 360.416.7703
Email: matt.williams@skagit.edu

This course is for welders with previous plate and groove welding experience. This course is not suitable for beginners. For entry-level training, please explore our Welding Technology Program.

  • Interpret a WABO-specific WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
  • Practice using the same equipment and material as the official test
  • Receive instructor-guided tips, demos, and troubleshooting in real-time

Bring your own welding PPE (long sleeves, jeans, gloves, helmet, etc.). If needed, a welding hood and safety glasses can be provided. You鈥檙e encouraged to bring your own tools (wire brush, chipping hammer, grinder, etc.) for comfort and familiarity.

Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Breaks will be provided.

WABO Testing

Participants must be pre-approved.

  • Cost: $675 per person
    • $62 check to WABO (Made out to WABO and due on day of test)
  • Length: 6.5 hours
  • Location: 91暗网 Welding Lab, Mount Vernon Campus

Upcoming Training Course Dates

  • Nov. 15, 2025
  • Feb. 21, 2026
  • May 16, 2026

  • WABO Training Course students
  • Pre-approved experienced community members

  • Your own welding PPE and tools
  • A $62 check made out to WABO

The three WABO certifications currently offered are:

  1. SMAW Plate  (Stick Welding)
  2. FCAW Plate (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
  3. GTAW Plate (TIG Welding)

Registration and Additional Info

Ready to Register? . Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Be sure to confirm your eligibility before signing up for the testing day.

Students will receive a 100% refund if the college cancels the class or if the student officially withdraws 2 business days prior to the first-class meeting. No refund will be given thereafter and material fees will not be refunded. Exceptions must be approved by the Continuing and Community Education Director.

Questions? Contact:

Matt Williams Department Chair
Welding Instructor
Phone: 360.416.7703
Email: matt.williams@skagit.edu