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WABO Welding Training and Testing

Prepare, Practice, and Get Certified

SVC WABO Training Course

  • Cost: $600 per person
  • Length: 10 hours (2 hours instruction and 8 hours supervised practice)
  • Class Size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 10 students
  • Location: SVC Welding Lab, Mount Vernon Campus
  • Instructor: AWS Certified Welding Education / WABO Certified Welder

Upcoming Training Course Dates

Course Overview

This course prepares experienced welders for WABO certification. You’ll receive a refresher on welding procedures, safety protocols, and WABO-specific groove joint specifications. Our AWE certified welding instructor will demonstrate advanced techniques and provide real-time, hands-on feedback as you practice in a welding booth using the exact materials and machines used during testing.

This course is for experienced welders or those who have previously attempted WABO certification and want more hands-on guidance by AWS certified educators who are also WABO certified welders.

Questions? Contact:

Matt Williams Department Chair
Welding Instructor
Phone: 360.416.7703
Email: matt.williams@skagit.edu

This course is for welders with previous plate and groove welding experience. This course is not suitable for beginners. For entry-level training, please explore our Welding Technology Program.

  • Interpret a WABO-specific WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
  • Practice using the same equipment and material as the official test
  • Receive instructor-guided tips, demos, and troubleshooting in real-time

Bring your own welding PPE (long sleeves, jeans, gloves, helmet, etc.). If needed, a welding hood and safety glasses can be provided. You’re encouraged to bring your own tools (wire brush, chipping hammer, grinder, etc.) for comfort and familiarity.

Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Breaks will be provided.

WABO Testing

Participants must be pre-approved.

  • Cost: $675 per person
    • $62 check to WABO (Made out to WABO and due on day of test)
  • Length: 6.5 hours
  • Location: SVC Welding Lab, Mount Vernon Campus

Upcoming Training Course Dates

  • Nov. 15, 2025
  • Feb. 21, 2026
  • May 16, 2026

  • WABO Training Course students
  • Pre-approved experienced community members

  • Your own welding PPE and tools
  • A $62 check made out to WABO

The three WABO certifications currently offered are:

  1. SMAW Plate  (Stick Welding)
  2. FCAW Plate (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
  3. GTAW Plate (TIG Welding)

Registration and Additional Info

Ready to Register? Click here to register. Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Be sure to confirm your eligibility before signing up for the testing day.

Students will receive a 100% refund if the college cancels the class or if the student officially withdraws 2 business days prior to the first-class meeting. No refund will be given thereafter and material fees will not be refunded. Exceptions must be approved by the Continuing and Community Education Director.

Questions? Contact:

Matt Williams Department Chair
Welding Instructor
Phone: 360.416.7703
Email: matt.williams@skagit.edu