Mechanical Trades Institute

Joint Apprenticeship & Training Trust

Weld & Braze Open Shops

Weld Test Dates

UA Weld Re-Certification

Download the UA Weld Continuity form. Have your foreman complete the form and mail or fax it to this office. Make sure your date on this form does not exceed your expiration date on your UA Weld card. Continuity forms must be turned in every six months or less to prevent loss of your certifications.

Effective June 1, 2019 - Send Weld Continuity Forms to weldcont@72jatt.com.

Do not send to the old fax number of the weld school.

For information or questions regarding the welding program or welding tests:

Contact Caleb Stringer, Welding Coordinator

404-314-9168 | caleb.stringer@72jatt.com

2025 & 26 SATURDAY (WELDING) OPEN SHOP

ATLANTA & ROME (7:00-3:30)

July 19, 2025
August 16, 2025
September 20, 2025
October 11, 2025
November 15, 2025
December 20, 2025
January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 20, 2026

2025 & 26 SATURDAY OPEN SHOP (SOLDERING & BRAZING)

ATLANTA (7:00-3:30)

July 19, 2025
September 20, 2025
November 15, 2025
January 17, 2026
March 21, 2026
May 16, 2026

2025 & 26 BRAZE TEST SESSIONS (7:30AM) Call 404-696-7121 for questions.

July 12, 2025
July 26, 2025
August 2, 2025
September 6, 2025
October 4, 2025
November 1, 2025
December 6, 2025
January 3 (2026)
February 7 (2026)
March 7 (2026)
April 4 (2026)
May 2 (2026)
June 6 (2026)

Union dues should be current before testing.

2025 & 26 UA WCP/NCPWB Joint Test Session Schedule

June 2025 - Saturday (7th) and Weekday (18th) @ 7:30AM
July 2025 - Saturday (12th) and Weekday (16th) @ 7:30AM
August 2025 - Saturday (2nd) and Weekday (20th) @ 7:30AM
September 2025 - Saturday (Aug 30) and Weekday (17th) @ 7:30AM
October 2025 - Saturday (4th) and Weekday (15th) @ 7:30AM
November 2025 - Saturday (1st) and Weekday (12th) @ 7:30AM
December 2025 - Saturday (6th) and Weekday (17th) @ 7:30AM
January 2026 - Saturday (3rd) and Weekday (21st) @ 7:30AM
February 2026 - Saturday (7th) and Weekday (18th) @ 7:30AM
March 2026 - Saturday (7th) and Weekday (18th) @ 7:30AM
April 2026 - Saturday (4th) and Weekday (15th) @ 7:30AM
May 2026 - Saturday (2nd) and Weekday (20th) @ 7:30AM

Union dues should be current before testing.

2025 & 26 BASIC MIG CLASS (7:00-5:30) Call 404-696-7121 for questions.

June 14, 2025
September 13, 2025
December 13, 2025
January 10, 2026
March 14, 2026
June 13, 2026

Union dues will be verified to be current before the individual attends this class. There will be a $50 refundable fee to attend the class. The $50 will be refunded at the completion of the class.

2025 & 26 NEW UA 8047 Semiconductor Orbital Class (6:00AM to 6:00PM)

Begins September 13, 2025 (2-weekends)
Begins October 4, 2025 (2-weekends)
Begins November 8, 2025 (2-weekends)
Begins February 21, 2026 (2-weekends)
Begins April 11, 2026 (2-weekends)
Begins June 6, 2026 (2-weekends)
Begins August 15, 2026 (2-weekends)

This is a journeyman class only! Union Dues must be current and must be verified prior to individual attending class. 4th or 5th year apprentices may be permitted to take this class if they have a current manual TIG certification prior to taking this class. There shall be a $50.00 registration fee that shall be refunded upon completion of this class. Payment can be made on the school's website. [www.mti-jatt.org]