Instructors possess a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable industry experience in welding or metal fabrication and maintain current American Welding Society (AWS) performance certifications or equivalent industry-recognized credentials. Instructors demonstrate competency in welding instruction, shop safety supervision, and hands-on technical training aligned with AWS welding code standards.

Faculty have documented occupational experience exceeding 6,000 hours in welding-related employment and are qualified to administer performance-based welding instruction in accordance with industry standards. Where applicable, instructors may also hold Indiana Career and Technical Education (CTE) licensure; however, workforce training is delivered under industry credential standards.

There are no formal academic prerequisites for enrollment. Participants must be physically able to safely perform welding tasks in a shop environment and commit to full attendance due to the performance-based nature of the training.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Participants are enrolled into scheduled daytime or evening cohorts based on program availability. Enrollment is contingent upon completion of the application process and confirmation of space within an upcoming cohort.