MARITIME STRUCTURAL FITTER
Maritime Structural Fitters, also known as Ship Fitters, work in shipyards and construction sites to build and repair ships and other metal structures.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our 12-weeks Structural Fitter program lets you master real-world skills, in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, where you'll learn how to weld, shape, and grind metal sheets, read blueprints, and use the necessary tools of the industry.
This course will prepare you to become an entry-level maritime structural fitter. You will learn to interpret many diverse types of structural drawings and use them to perform the proper fit-up of structure components. A structural fitter must have knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metallurgy, and safety.
The student will master the following skills:
- Welding safety
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Base metal preparation
- Weld quality
- SMAW electrodes
- Tack welding
- Fire watch
- Structural fitter drawings
- Fitting I & II
Credentials earned:
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- NCCER Maritime Fundamentals
- NCCER Maritime Structural Fitter Level I
- NCCER Maritime Structural Fitter Level II
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: SoLAcc Morgan City
COST: $5,000 (You may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact 337-521-9028 or workforce@solacc.edu for information).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Age: 16+.
- No High School, GED or HiSET required*
*A high school or HiSET diploma is required for most financial aid grant applications.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you want to work in construction, industrial maintenance, maritime, or oil and gas, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a ship fitter.
Average Salary: $47,650
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2024)
financial aid
Looking for tuition assistance? Whether you're looking into federal aid, grants, scholarships, or tapping into veterans assistance, SoLAcc has a pathway that works for you. Visit our Pay for Your Training page for more information.
CONTACT
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