Gwendolynn Malone, Student Services Coordinator When Lemuel Davis starting talking to his life coach about his future, he never imaged how bumpy the road was going to be. Finishing high school, Davis felt a little lost with his life. Like most young adults, Davis was not sure what to do with his future. After talking… Read more »
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Welding Fumes: Tips on Staying Safe
By Esperanza Poquiz It is essential for welders to follow the proper safety precautions when it comes to handling dangerous welding fumes and gases. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe when you are fusion or pressure welding: OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires your employer to provide information and proper training on… Read more »
Job Weld Done: I’ve Got My Welding Certification, Now What?
Welding is a career that offers many options as to what to do once you are trained. You can choose to work outdoors, indoors or even under water. With this profession, you have the chance to expand your knowledge through further education. Here are a few areas where welding can become a career: Boilermaker A… Read more »
The Arc of Welding: The Middle Ages
Welding History. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2017, from https://www.weldinginfocenter.com/history/his_01.html
The Arc of Welding: The Iron Age
Source: Welding History. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2017, from https://www.weldinginfocenter.com/history/his_01.html
The Arc of Welding a Timeline of History
The Arc of Welding: A Timeline of History Source:Welding History. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2017, from https://www.weldinginfocenter.com/history/his_01.html
AWS Testing Center Creates Sparks for Tidewater Tech Welding Program
It’s been almost a year since Tidewater Tech obtained the coveted American Welding Society’s (AWS) “Accredited Test Facility” designation and the future couldn’t look brighter. Not only are students earning two internationally recognized welding certifications, they benefit from the AWS endorsement of our facility when seeking employment.
Get AWS Certified!
Our welding grads are serious about their future! As an AWS Accredited Testing Facility, we share the same commitment & passion with our students. Tidewater Tech Trades in Norfolk serves as the only AWS ATF approved facility in the South Hampton Roads area. Get hands-on training @ Tidewater Tech. Sign up today!
Tidewater Tech Trained, AWS Approved!
Get hands-on training in Flux Core, Gas Tungsten and Sheilded Metal Arc Welding! Ready to take your AWS certification? No problem, study at Tidewater Tech and get your AWS certification under one roof. Tidewater Tech is the only ATF (Accredited Testing Facility) school in the Southside.
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Existing welders are able to maintain their AWS certification while learning new skills at Tidewater Tech.
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