At New York Academy, we invite you to master one of the most fundamental and versatile technical skills in modern industry. Our Combination Welding Technology program prepares you with world-class technical competencies and a comprehensive perspective, merging advanced theoretical knowledge with intensive practical experience in multiple welding processes through our revolutionary hybrid modality.
Forge Your Future in the Metal Industry
The industrial 4.0 revolution has transformed welding into a high-technology specialization: robotic welding, automated processes, advanced materials, and precision welding techniques have made this profession one of the most in-demand and best-paid in the industrial sector. This training positions you strategically in a constantly growing job market, with unlimited opportunities in:
- Aerospace Industry: Precision welding, aeronautical materials, critical structures and specialized components
- Naval Construction: Shipyards, commercial vessels, offshore platforms and maritime structures
- Oil and Gas: High-pressure pipelines, refinery, petrochemical and energy projects
- Construction and Infrastructure: Industrial buildings, bridges, metallic structures and civil projects
- Automotive Manufacturing: Chassis, bodywork, engine components and automated processes
- Renewable Energy: Wind towers, solar structures, clean energy plants
- Industrial Entrepreneurship: Specialized workshops, mobile welding services and technical consulting
- International Market: Global projects, international certifications and job mobility
Technical Excellence and Industrial Innovation
Join a pioneering educational community that integrates international technical rigor, cutting-edge welding technologies, and innovative learning methodologies. At New Vision Career Technology, you will develop not only technical mastery in multiple welding processes, but also inspection skills, quality control, and industrial leadership, preparing you to lead the metallurgical industry with innovative vision, technical precision, and operational excellence.
Your High-Performance Industrial Career Starts Today
Become part of the new generation of professional welders who will lead the transformation toward intelligent, automated, and high-precision industrial processes. With our hybrid approach, you will access specialized welding workshops, state-of-the-art equipment, automated booths, and a global network of opportunities that will forge your career toward professional success and international technical excellence.
Transform your manual skill into an industrial precision career!
New York Academy - Where welding mastery meets its future
To train specialized technicians in integrated welding with advanced technical competencies, an international technological vision, and a commitment to excellence. Graduates will be capable of executing, supervising, and managing complex welding processes, applying cutting-edge technologies, industrial automation, and international standards of quality, safety, and technical precision in high-demand global industries such as aerospace, naval, petrochemical, structural, and manufacturing sectors.
Core Technical Competencies
Develop comprehensive mastery of metallurgical, physical, and technological principles governing modern industrial welding, enabling students to:
- Master applied mathematics, advanced metallurgy, and specialized materials science
- Understand crystalline structures, alloys, phase transformations, and heat treatments
- Interpret welding symbols, technical blueprints, and engineering specifications
- Operate specialized welding equipment, industrial gases, and precision tools
- Implement industrial safety protocols and international welding standards
Specialized Welding Processes
Train versatile professionals in the management of multiple welding processes and advanced technologies, enabling them to:
- Perform SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding): advanced positions, specialized electrodes, and critical applications
- Master GMAW/GTAW (MIG/TIG Welding): controlled transfer, inert gases, and precision welding
- Apply SAW and PAW (Submerged Arc Welding and Plasma Arc Welding): automated processes, high deposition, and industrial uses
- Operate resistance welding: automated equipment, automotive applications, and process control
- Execute oxyacetylene welding: cutting techniques, strong brazing, and specialized repairs
Advanced Materials and Specialized Applications
Equip students to weld advanced materials and work on high-technology applications, enabling them to:
- Weld stainless steels: austenitic, ferritic, duplex, and sanitary applications
- Work with aluminum and its alloys: specialized preparation, pulsed MIG, and aerospace applications
- Weld nickel alloys: Inconel, Hastelloy, and high-temperature applications
- Perform titanium welding: controlled environments, medical, and aerospace uses
- Develop underwater welding: specialized equipment, maritime applications, and critical safety protocols
Automation and Emerging Technologies
Integrate cutting-edge knowledge in automation and intelligent welding, preparing professionals to:
- Program robotic welding systems: complex trajectories, process sensors, and CAD/CAM integration
- Implement automated systems: PLCs, HMI interfaces, and automated quality control
- Apply laser welding: fiber optic technology, keyhole welding, and precision applications
- Operate electron beam welding: vacuum chambers, deep penetration, and CNC control
- Integrate Industry 4.0: IoT sensors, remote monitoring, and smart welding technologies
Advanced Inspection and Quality Control
Develop specialized competencies in inspection and quality assurance, enabling students to:
- Perform non-destructive testing (NDT): radiography, ultrasound, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle testing
- Apply comprehensive quality control: inspection systems, acceptance criteria, and documentation
- Conduct metallography and destructive testing: microscopy, tensile tests, impact tests, and hardness analysis
- Execute failure analysis: fractographic investigation, root cause analysis, and specialized prevention strategies
- Apply international codes: AWS, ASME, API, and interpretation of global standards
Professional Qualifications and Certifications
Prepare students to achieve international certifications and technical leadership roles:
- Master welding procedure specifications (WPS): development, essential variables, and technical documentation
- Complete welder qualification tests: AWS, ASME, API codes, and specialized tests
- Implement thermal treatments: preheating, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and industrial temperature control
- Specialize in pipeline welding: API 1104, 6G positions, and in-service repairs
- Apply structural welding: AWS D1.1, industrial buildings, and specialized assembly
Professional and Entrepreneurial Skills
Develop cross-disciplinary competencies to enhance industrial performance:
- Lead welding teams and supervise complex industrial projects
- Manage specialized workshops and develop advanced technical procedures
- Pursue industrial entrepreneurship: mobile services, technical consulting, and specialized certification
- Communicate effectively in international technical environments and coordinate multidisciplinary projects
- Continuously update knowledge in emerging technologies and international certifications
Social and Professional Impact
Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to make significant contributions to national and international industrial infrastructure, ensuring structural integrity and operational safety of critical projects in aerospace, naval, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors. They will lead innovation in automated welding processes and advanced quality control, positioning themselves as recognized inspectors and supervisors in the global metallurgical industry, capable of transforming traditional welding into intelligent, precise, and sustainable processes that meet the demands of Industry 4.0 and drive technological advancement through world-class metal joining solutions that support future infrastructure.
Intensive 24-month academic program structured in 8 trimesters, with a total of 3,520 academic hours distributed in theoretical training, workshop practice, and experience in industrial projects. Each course is designed with an optimal duration between 90 and 120 hours to guarantee conceptual depth and practical mastery required by the international metallurgical industry.
FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR
First Trimester - Metallurgical and Scientific Foundations (420 hours)
- A100-AMW-100 Applied Mathematics for Welding - 100 hours - Modality:
Remote
Applied geometry, trigonometry, volume calculations, unit conversions, technical drawing interpretation - A100-MET-200 Metallurgy and Materials Science - 120 hours - Modality:
Hybrid
Crystalline structure, alloys, phase transformations, heat treatments, mechanical properties - A100-BWF-300 Welding Fundamentals - 90 hours - Modality:
In-person
Welding history, physical principles, joint types, symbology, basic industrial safety - A100-TWE-400 Welding Tools and Equipment - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Welding machines, electrodes, gases, auxiliary tools, preventive maintenance
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Second Trimester - Basic Welding Processes (440 hours)
- B100-SMA-500 SMAW Welding (Shielded Metal Arc) - 120 hours - Modality:
In-person
Ignition techniques, straight beads, basic positions, cellulosic and basic electrodes, common defects - B100-GMA-600 GMAW Welding (MIG/MAG) - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Equipment setup, shielding gases, wires, metal transfer, aluminum welding - B100-GTA-700 GTAW Welding (TIG) - 110 hours - Modality: In-person
Tungsten techniques, noble gases, filler rods, stainless steel welding - B100-OXY-800 Oxyacetylene Welding - 100 hours - Modality:
In-person
Oxycutting equipment, flames, welding and cutting techniques, autogenous welding, hard brazing
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Third Trimester - Advanced and Specialized Processes (450 hours)
- C200-PAW-900 PAW Welding (Plasma) - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Plasma technology, specialized equipment, industrial applications, precision welding - C200-SAW-1000 SAW Welding (Submerged Arc) - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Fluxes, multiple wires, automatic welding, thick plate applications - C200-FCW-1100 FCAW Welding (Flux-Cored Arc) - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Self-shielded wires, outdoor applications, high deposition welding, fume control - C200-RSW-1200 Resistance Welding - 120 hours - Modality: Hybrid
Spot welding, seam welding, projection welding, automated equipment, automotive applications
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Fourth Trimester - Positions and Qualifications (430 hours)
- D300-WPS-1300 Advanced Welding Positions - 120 hours - Modality:
In-person
Vertical welding, overhead, horizontal, 6G pipe, progression techniques, puddle control - D300-WQT-1400 Welder Qualification - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
AWS, ASME, API codes, qualification procedures, destructive and non-destructive testing - D300-PWS-1500 Welding Procedures (WPS) - 100 hours - Modality:
Hybrid
WPS development, essential variables, PQR, technical documentation, quality control - D300-HTT-1600 Heat Treatments - 100 hours - Modality: Hybrid
Preheating, PWHT, stress relief, industrial furnaces, temperature control
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SECOND ACADEMIC YEAR
Fifth Trimester - Special Materials Welding (460 hours)
- E400-SSW-1700 Stainless Steel Welding - 115 hours - Modality:
In-person
Austenitic, ferritic, duplex, orbital welding, contamination control, sanitary applications - E400-ALW-1800 Aluminum Welding - 115 hours - Modality: In-person
Aluminum alloys, surface preparation, special techniques, pulsed MIG welding - E400-NIC-1900 Nickel Alloy Welding - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, aerospace applications, high-temperature welding - E400-TIT-2000 Titanium Welding - 120 hours - Modality: In-person
Commercial grades, controlled atmosphere chambers, medical and aerospace applications
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Sixth Trimester - Automation and Robotics (445 hours)
- F500-ROB-2100 Robotic Welding - 120 hours - Modality: Hybrid
Robot programming, trajectories, sensors, CAD/CAM system integration - F500-AUT-2200 Automated Systems - 110 hours - Modality: Hybrid
PLCs, HMI interfaces, process sensors, automatic quality control, Industry 4.0 - F500-LAS-2300 Laser Welding - 105 hours - Modality: In-person
Laser technology, fiber optics, conduction and keyhole welding, precision applications - F500-EBW-2400 Electron Beam Welding - 110 hours - Modality:
Hybrid
Vacuum chambers, deep penetration, aerospace applications, CNC control
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Seventh Trimester - Inspection and Quality Control (470 hours)
- G600-NDT-2500 Non-Destructive Testing - 120 hours - Modality:
In-person
Radiography, ultrasound, liquid penetrants, magnetic particles, result interpretation - G600-WQC-2600 Welding Quality Control - 110 hours - Modality:
Hybrid
Quality systems, visual inspection, acceptance criteria, defect documentation - G600-MET-2700 Metallography and Destructive Testing - 120 hours -
Modality: In-person
Sample preparation, microscopy, tensile tests, impact, hardness, bend tests - G600-FAI-2800 Failure Analysis - 120 hours - Modality: Hybrid
Failure investigation, fractographic analysis, root causes, prevention, technical reports
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Eighth Trimester - Industrial Applications and Final Project (445 hours)
- H700-PIP-2900 Pipeline Welding - 115 hours - Modality: In-person
API 1104, ASME B31, 6G welding, qualification testing, in-service repairs - H700-STR-3000 Metal Structures - 110 hours - Modality: In-person
AWS D1.1, industrial buildings, bridges, assembly, field welding - H700-UND-3100 Underwater Welding - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Diving equipment, wet and dry welding, maritime applications, underwater safety - H700-FIP-3200 Final Integrative Project - 110 hours - Modality:
In-person
Manufacturing of complex structure applying multiple processes, comprehensive technical documentation
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Transversal Courses (Developed throughout the program)
- I700-ISS-3300 Industrial Safety and Occupational Health - 60 distributed
hours
OSHA, gas handling, respiratory protection, ergonomics, risk prevention, first aid - I700-TEW-3400 Technical English for Welding - 70 distributed
hours
Specialized terminology, international codes, technical communication, global certifications - I700-WCS-3500 International Codes and Standards - 80 distributed
hours
AWS, ASME, API, ISO, EN, code interpretation, specific applications - I700-BPR-3600 Blueprint Reading and Symbols - 50 distributed
hours
Blueprint interpretation, welding symbols, dimensional tolerances, basic GD&T
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Intensive Practical Experience
- J700-SWL-3700 Specialized Workshops - 280 distributed hours
Practices in workshops with cutting-edge industrial equipment, automated booths - J700-IWT-3800 Industrial Practices - 200 hours - Trimesters 7-8
Real experience in shipyards, industrial plants, specialized manufacturing workshops - J700-CER-3900 Certification Preparation - 120 distributed hours
AWS CWI, API 1104, ASME IX, intensive preparation for international certifications
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Academic Summary
Total duration: 24 months (8 trimesters)
Total academic hours: 4,280 hours
Theoretical hours: 1,710 hours (40%)
Practical hours: 2,570 hours (60%)
Remote modality: 15% of the program
In-person modality: 70% of the program
Hybrid modality: 15% of the program
Academic Load Distribution by Trimester
- Trimester 1: 420 hours (solid foundations)
- Trimester 2: 440 hours (intensive basic processes)
- Trimester 3: 450 hours (advanced processes)
- Trimester 4: 430 hours (qualifications)
- Trimester 5: 460 hours (special materials)
- Trimester 6: 445 hours (automation)
- Trimester 7: 470 hours (maximum load - inspection)
- Trimester 8: 445 hours (industrial applications)
Additional Certifications Available
During the program, students will be able to obtain international certifications recognized by the industry, including AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE), API 1104 Pipeline Welding, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 Structural Welding, special materials welding certifications, NDT Level II in multiple methods, and manufacturer-specific certifications such as Lincoln Electric, Miller, ESAB, significantly enhancing their employability and professional recognition globally.
New York Academy busca candidatos con vocación técnica, pasión genuina por la metalurgia y procesos industriales, y compromiso con la excelencia profesional. El aspirante ideal demuestra destreza manual excepcional, curiosidad por tecnologías de soldadura avanzada, capacidad de concentración para trabajos de precisión, resistencia física para actividades industriales intensivas, atención meticulosa al detalle y visión de crecimiento profesional en el dinámico sector industrial, automatización de procesos y manufactura de alta tecnología.
Requisitos Académicos
Para garantizar el éxito académico y profesional de nuestros estudiantes, establecemos los siguientes requisitos de formación previa:
- Certificado de educación secundaria completa o equivalente reconocido
- Conocimientos sólidos de matemáticas (álgebra, geometría, trigonometría y cálculos técnicos)
- Comprensión fundamental de física básica (mecánica, termodinámica, electricidad y magnetismo)
- Habilidades de lectura comprensiva, comunicación técnica y seguimiento de procedimientos
- Capacidad para interpretar planos técnicos, símbolos de soldadura y especificaciones industriales
Documentación Requerida
Los aspirantes deberán presentar la siguiente documentación oficial para completar su proceso de admisión:
- Solicitud de admisión debidamente completada y firmada
- Certificado oficial de educación secundaria o bachillerato
- Transcripción académica con calificaciones detalladas
- Documento de identidad vigente (cédula de identidad o pasaporte)
- Certificado médico que acredite aptitud física para trabajos industriales de soldadura
- Dos fotografías tamaño carnet recientes
- Carta de motivación expresando interés en la tecnología de soldadura y procesos metalúrgicos
Documentación Internacional
Para estudiantes internacionales, se requiere documentación adicional debidamente apostillada o legalizada:
- Certificados académicos traducidos por traductor oficial
- Convalidación de estudios ante autoridades educativas locales
- Certificado de suficiencia en idioma español (nivel B2 mínimo)
- Visa de estudiante o documentación migratoria correspondiente
- Seguro médico internacional válido durante el período de estudios
Evaluación de Admisión
El proceso de selección incluye múltiples componentes para evaluar integralmente a cada candidato:
- Examen de conocimientos básicos en matemáticas y física aplicada a soldadura
- Prueba de destreza manual, coordinación motriz y habilidades de precisión técnica
- Entrevista personal con ingenieros de soldadura y coordinadores académicos especializados
- Evaluación de resistencia física, estabilidad postural y capacidad para trabajo industrial
- Test de orientación vocacional y motivación hacia la tecnología metalúrgica y soldadura industrial
Requisitos Técnicos para Modalidad Híbrida
Dado nuestro enfoque educativo híbrido, los estudiantes deben contar con recursos tecnológicos mínimos:
- Computadora o laptop con sistema operativo actualizado y capacidad para software técnico
- Conexión a internet estable de banda ancha (mínimo 10 Mbps)
- Cámara web de alta definición para demostraciones técnicas y evaluaciones remotas
- Software básico de oficina y aplicaciones de diseño técnico
- Espacio de trabajo adecuado para estudios técnicos y análisis de procedimientos
Requisitos Financieros
Para asegurar el compromiso y sostenibilidad del proceso formativo, establecemos las siguientes condiciones:
- Pago de matrícula inicial o plan de financiamiento aprobado
- Comprobante de solvencia económica o aval crediticio
- Seguro estudiantil que cubra actividades prácticas en talleres de soldadura industrial
- Presupuesto para equipo de protección personal especializado y herramientas básicas
- Recursos para gastos de materiales de práctica, electrodos y consumibles de soldadura
Requisitos de Seguridad y Protección
Considerando la naturaleza de alto riesgo del trabajo de soldadura industrial, se establecen requisitos adicionales críticos:
- Certificado médico específico que incluya evaluación respiratoria, visual, auditiva y dermatológica
- Declaración de ausencia de condiciones médicas que impidan exposición a humos y radiación de soldadura
- Compromiso de uso obligatorio de equipo de protección personal especializado (EPP)
- Participación en capacitación intensiva de seguridad industrial y manejo de gases industriales
- Seguro de accidentes con cobertura especializada para riesgos de soldadura y quemaduras industriales
Proceso de Postulación
La admisión sigue un cronograma estructurado que garantiza evaluación justa y oportuna de todos los candidatos:
- Presentación de documentos: 30 días antes del inicio del período académico
- Evaluaciones académicas y técnicas: 15 días antes del inicio de clases
- Entrevistas personales: 10 días antes del inicio del período
- Notificación de resultados: 5 días antes del inicio de clases
- Confirmación de matrícula: 48 horas antes del inicio académico
Compromiso Institucional
New York Academy se compromete a brindar oportunidades equitativas de acceso a la educación técnica en soldadura de clase mundial, ofreciendo programas de becas por mérito técnico, ayudas socioeconómicas y planes de financiamiento flexibles para estudiantes que demuestren aptitud excepcional y compromiso genuino con su desarrollo profesional en el sector de soldadura industrial, automatización de procesos, inspección de calidad y tecnologías metalúrgicas emergentes.