American Welding Society and Hobart Institute Launch International Welding and Metalworking Training Curriculum
Key Highlights
- Partners AWS and HIWT have launched a comprehensive international welding training curriculum distributed through BSB EDGE
- The program includes core content, welding techniques, safety, metallurgy, and fabrication, supported by videos, workbooks, and technical guides
- Designed for international schools and training centers, it aims to elevate welding skills and meet industry standards worldwide
DORAL, FL and TROY, OH — The American Welding Society (AWS) and Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT) have partnered to launch a co-branded international welding and metalworking training curriculum. Distributed through BSB EDGE Private Limited, this program will bring advanced welder training materials to schools and accredited training centers outside the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
This collaboration combines AWS’s global leadership in welding standards and welder qualification with HIWT’s long-standing expertise in welding education and training. The curriculum offers a comprehensive set of instructional resources designed to help students and professionals enhance their knowledge and skills in welding and fabrication.
Expanding Welding Education Worldwide
The international welding training curriculum includes:
Core Content
- Terminology
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Symbols
- Shop Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Visual Inspection
- Safety
Processes
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting & Brazing
Applications
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Pipe Fitting
- Fabrication
Each course is supported by high-quality video, student workbooks, technical guides, and supplemental learning resources—all developed to rigorous industry standards.
“This agreement marks an important step in expanding access to world-class welding education worldwide,” said Carey Chen, AWS Executive Director & CEO. “By joining forces with Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, we’re making it possible for more students and professionals to develop the skills needed to thrive in today’s global metalworking industries.”
“HIWT has always been committed to advancing welding education, and this partnership with AWS allows us to extend our reach to international markets in a powerful way,” said Tom Funderburg, President & CEO, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. “The collaborative effort of Richard Arn, AWS Vice President Welding and Technology, and Charlie Carpenter, HIWT Vice President and General Manager, and their teams has developed this unique product for the international market.”
Helping Educators and Students Excel
Through BSB EDGE, the co-branded curriculum will be available to accredited institutions across designated international markets. These training resources are designed to meet the needs of welding educators, vocational training centers, and technical schools, offering both foundational and advanced instruction.