Heartland Welding Academy

What this program covers

Heartland Welding Academy offers 12-week (360-hour) and 24-week (720-hour) welding programs in Andover, Kansas, with day and evening cohorts starting monthly. The 24-week program covers GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SMAW; the 12-week program covers GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW, training to AWS D1.1 standards with a 16:1 student-to-instructor ratio and 90% hands-on instruction. The school accepts federal financial aid, VA education benefits, scholarships, grants, and loans.

• Processes taught GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, SMAW/Stick (24-week); GMAW, FCAW, SMAW (12-week)
• Credential types Certificate of Completion & Proficiency (private trade school, non-degree)
• Program length 12 weeks (360 hours) or 24 weeks (720 hours)
• Schedule Day and evening classes; 5 days/week, 6 hours/day; new cohorts start monthly
• Certifications prepped Training follows AWS D1.1 standards; up to eight qualifications depending on program/skill level
• Facilities 16:1 student-to-instructor ratio; 90% hands-on training; located in Andover, Kansas
• Financial aid Cash, check, wire transfer, money order, scholarships, grants, loans, federal financial aid, VA education benefits accepted

Source: https://www.heartlandweldingacademy.com/, retrieved 2026-08-05