Welding & Pipefitting is a Diploma program offered by Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, IL. The program takes 40 weeks / 960 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $20,281.
Program Overview
The program objective of the Welding & Pipefitting is for students to gain entry level employment in the welding field, as well as making each student a proficient pipe welder using SMAW and TIG processes, as well as teaching MIG & Flux core Welding, while providing skills for pipe welding and manufacturing. The program also teaches field and shop safety, pipe fitting skills, and basic blueprint readings. Certain subjects may be taken out of numerical sequence to accommodate school class scheduling policies. The Welding & Pipefitting offers a greater scope of welding processes and allows more time to become polished in a certain specialty. Upon meeting graduation requirements of the Welding & Pipefitting program, the student is entitled to a Welding & Pipefitting diploma.
Welding & Pipefitting offers an additional 10 weeks/240 more hours than Welding. This program will expand on the pipe fitting program and include more hands-on Fitting and Rigging. Tool Kit includes: Tig gloves, welding gloves, work gloves, leathers, chipping hammer, wire brush, soap stone, safety glasses, striker, tip cleaner, hood, channel locks, welding cap, bucket, file and cutting goggles. Students are not allowed to use or provide their own gear or tools.
Admission Requirements & Process
Admission Requirements
MTI requires all applicants to the school to provide proof of a high school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate, or documentation of home school completion with the exception of CDL Training Course students. If the validity of the diploma is in question the admissions representative will review the most recently published diploma mill list to confirm whether or not we are able to accept the students diploma for enrollment. If it is determined that the diploma is not valid, admission to the program will be denied.
All Programs:
- A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
- Completed Health Affidavit/Screening.
- Valid driver's license, state issued ID, or United States passport is required.
- Must be 17 to enroll, must be 18 upon graduation. (Excluding CDL Course)
Admission Procedures
Admissions procedures for MTI include:
- A visit to the school.
- A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
- Payment of the registration fee, if applicable, must be paid by the first day of class unless otherwise authorized. Payment of the registration fee secures a student's seat in a class, with the exception of the BNA program. There are a limited number of seats in the BNA program and these seats are filled by those who pay their tuition and fees in full first. All other tuition and fees must be paid on the first day of class unless otherwise authorized.
- Any student that declines loan amounts offered (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Plus Loans) which results in an out of pocket expense, will be required to pay that balance in full prior to their start date unless otherwise authorized.
Trial Enrollment Period: Students who enroll will be offered an opportunity to attend our programs for up to three days without incurring a financial obligation, excluding the registration fee, the D.O.T. Physical and D.O.T. Drug Screen for CDL students, and Background Check for Basic Nursing Assistant students. Any student who officially or unofficially withdraws from school within three (3) class days of the official start date of the program will not be considered to have started school, no credit will be earned, and their tuition obligation and cost of course materials will be waived. Cosmetology and Medical Assisting require a two-week trial enrollment period before being admitted as regular students.
School Information
Location
Accreditation & Approvals
All MTI/DTC campuses have achieved stand-alone ACCSC accreditation. Certificate of Accreditation issued through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201 (Springfield, East Peoria, Moline, IL).
Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701.
MTI's Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) at the Springfield, IL, East Peoria, IL, and Moline, IL campuses.
The school is also approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL and East Peoria, IL Campuses are members in good standing with Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) and American Welding Society (AWS). The Springfield, IL HVAC/R program is HVAC Excellence Accredited.
The CDL Refresher Training Course is not part of the institutional scope of accreditation through the ACCSC.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
40 Weeks/960 Clock Hours / 240 Additional Outside Clock Hours / 36 Semester Credits. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Moline, IL only) or 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The maximum number of students in a typical classroom is 40 and 20 in lab. Modules 7 and 8 will be taken last.
Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid
Any student that has met all requirements and successfully graduated from the Welding program at MTI may be eligible to enroll in the Welding & Pipefitting program and will be given credit for all courses taken in the Welding program.
Method of Payment
- Option 1: To obtain a personal loan, or pay by cash or check (there is a fee for checks returned for any reason).
- Option 2: Apply for Financial Aid (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.)
- Option 3: Obtain outside scholarships and/or grants from state and/or local agencies
- Option 4: Pay with a credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover)
MTI does not charge interest on self-pay balances payable to the school.
For Students Using VA Benefits
Midwest Technical Institute will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Ch. 33) or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution:
- Prevent enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee;
- Require they secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
Total program tuition is $20,281 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).
Career Outcomes
Career Placement
The respective Program Director at MTI can provide assistance to currently enrolled students and graduates. Services include job placement assistance and guidance to students and graduates as they seek employment. If the student/graduate is planning to work in another state, the student/graduate is advised that each state has its own requirements. MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student can or will be licensed or registered for employment in any specific state and cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment or will obtain a minimum starting wage. No one at MTI is authorized by the school to make any such guarantees. Students attending and graduating from MTI are responsible themselves to prepare and submit employment applications to prospective employers.
As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Each program teaches life skills such as resume writing, professionalism, interview skills, etc., which will prepare the students for successful employment. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.
What to Expect as a Student at Midwest Technical Institute
Student Services
As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.
Advising
Advice is available to students through academic and administrative personnel. The faculty and staff at MTI are professional men and women who are willing to devote the necessary time to students who seek individualized assistance. Each instructor is available to help a student resolve academic problems which may prohibit satisfactory progress. The respective Program Director may be consulted with any questions or concerns pertaining to a student's education.
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center facilities are available to students during regularly scheduled class hours under the supervision of an instructor. Books, periodicals, and reference material are to be used on school property only.
Housing
MTI will assist any student desiring to find housing while attending our school. Our student services department has a list of realtors and landlords.
Student Success Specialist (SSS)
The Student Success Specialist will have current listings for daycare listings, local housing, food banks, health and wellness, mental health resources, and transportation help.
School Information
Location
Accreditation & Approvals
All MTI/DTC campuses have achieved stand-alone ACCSC accreditation. Certificate of Accreditation issued through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201 (Springfield, East Peoria, Moline, IL).
Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701.
MTI's Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) at the Springfield, IL, East Peoria, IL, and Moline, IL campuses.
The school is also approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL and East Peoria, IL Campuses are members in good standing with Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) and American Welding Society (AWS). The Springfield, IL HVAC/R program is HVAC Excellence Accredited.
The CDL Refresher Training Course is not part of the institutional scope of accreditation through the ACCSC.