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hiwt@welding.org HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By Kevin Trick
HIWT Admissions Representative

Can I Transfer Credits from My Prerequisite testing is scheduled during the week prior to
High School Welding Class to your starting date. Each student confirmation packet includes
Hobart Institute? a schedule of prerequisite tests. All of this testing must be
completed prior to your start date.
No, high school credits do not
transfer to Hobart Institute. The Any student failing a course is not allowed to do prerequisite
institute does not give credit for testing in lieu of retaking the course. Any former student
previous courses completed at any returning for additional training after an absence of more
other institutions. However, there than one year may be required to take prerequisite testing to
is an opportunity to test out of five determine skill level. Only one attempt to pass any prerequisite
basic classes at HIWT. If you wish test is permitted.
to bypass introductory courses
to enter at an advanced training There are charges associated with prerequisite testing.
level, you must pass practical and written prerequisite tests.
Those requirements vary depending on the course. These Kevin Trick and Janet Piechocki will be hosting Saturday
are outlined within each course description beginning on Tours of HIWT for prospective students on January 18,
page 8 of our course catalog http://www.welding.org/images/ February 15, and march 15, 2014. Call them to schedule a
document/193.pdf. tour. 1-800-332-9448, ext. 5051 (Janet) or ext. 5214 (Kevin)

NEW RELEASES FROm HOBART INSTITUTE

New Welding Procedures and Qualification Courseware is now available. One DVD with student workbook, instructor guide,
tests and answer keys comprise the set. Developed and produced to the high standards for which the Hobart Institute of Weld-
ing Technology is well-known, the newly revised course includes topics on the purpose of procedures and qualification, weld-
ing procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, performance qualification and maintaining qualification records.

Containing all new video shots, the topics are presented in an organized manner to facilitate skill transfer and flexible imple-
mentation into both school and corporate educational training programs.

List price is $440. As always, if you have the previous edition of the Hobart Institute Welding Procedures and Qualification
Courseware, you’ll be able to take advantage of upgrade pricing. To place your order or for pricing call 800 332-9448 ext. 5433
or send e-mail to hiwt@welding.org.

COMING SOON! TWO NEW E-COURSES

Destructive Testing Methods online course concentrates on the various destructive testing methods used to evaluate welds.
With seven video segments totaling a run time of 43 minutes, you may take this course at your own pace from your home or
office computer.

Nondestructive Testing Methods online course features a variety of nondestructive testing methods, including liquid penetrant
and magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, and radiographic testing for the evaluation of welds. Six video segments total-
ing a run time of 45 minutes comprise the course.

Quizzes are provided to measure progress along the way with satisfactory completion of a final test scoring 76% or higher to
obtain a certificate. The courses are $195 each with the potential to earn 1.0 Continuing Education Units.

Watch the Hobart Institute website at http://www.welding.org/c-54-e-courses.aspx for release of these courses.

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