Programs
Elite Pipe Welding
The Elite Pipe Welding Program prepares students for journeyman level positions in commercial and industrial pipe welding. Welders will be trained utilizing the SMAW (stickwelding) and GTAW (TIG welding) welding processes. These types of welders can be found in various areas such as industrial pre-fabrication shops, paper mills, refineries, power plants, chemical plants, food processing plants, oil and gas pipelines and more.
Elite Structural Welding
The Elite Structural Welding Program prepares students for journeyman level positions in residential, commercial, and industrial structural steel welding. Welders will be trained utilizing SMAW (Stick Welding) GMAW (MIGG Welding) and FCAW (Flux-Core Welding) processes. These types of welders can be found in various areas such as commercial or industrial shop fabrication, plants, refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and more.
Elite Downhill Welding
Available for AEWA Graduates ONLY
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The Elite Downhill Pipeline Program is only available for Arkansas Elite graduates that have been in the field for at least one year. The Downhill course is only offered when pipeline work is available. When oil and gas prices are typically low, Arkansas Elite does not offer this course. To join the program waiting list, contact T. Bird.