Texas State Technical College hosts  High School Signature  Welding Event in Harlingen - December 13th 2024!

The TXHSWS wants everyone to stay safe and healthy as they grow in skills and knowledge. Our events have special protocols in place that meet/exceed the State and Local requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Planning Check List

Information Updates Coming Soon!

Signature Welding Event!!!

Registration Due by 12/09/24

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View Registrations by Clicking  the link Below 

Questions email TXHSWS@gmail.com

Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:

8 am -  Registration begins

8:45 am - Safety Meeting

9 am - Contests Start 

4 pm  - Estimated Results Time

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Forms & Scholarship Information

Liability Waiver and Release Form

Event Map & Directions


Certification Test Specification Sheets 

CERTIFICATION TEST 

AWS D9.1 - SMAW, 1F Fillet Weld3/16" Plate. 3/32" - 1/8" E7018 ELECTRODE WPS: D9.1-F4-SMAW-All 

Level 1


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 4

AWS D1.1 - SMAW, 1G Groove Weld, w/ Back3/8" Plate. E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D1.1-SMAW-Back-All 

Level 2


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CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 4

ASME IX - SMAW 1G Open Root V-Groove. 3/8" Plate, E6010/E7018 

Level 3


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

CERTIFICATION TEST 

ASME IX - SMAW , 2G 4" Sch 80 PipeE6010 Root E7018 Hot, Fill and CapWPS:  ASME-F3-F4-SMAW-2G-OPEN PIPE 

Level 4


Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications

THANK YOU FOR COMPETING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE TSTC SIGNATURE SERIES WELDING EVENT!

SEE Y'ALL October 4th!

Cutting Contest 

Registered Students will earn their way to compete in three rounds of cutting challenges.  Challenges my be timed, or for accuracy and/or both. After each round only the top scores will advance to the next rounds challenge.

IMPORTANT: Each individual needs bring their own their own PPE this includes, clear/dark face shield, safety glasses and gloves that are to be worn at all times while in the cutting area. 

More details will be published about this event as the date gets closer... so stay tuned!

*All Students that register for a welding certification level are automatically entered for compete in the Cutting Contest Challenge.

Cutting Contest sponsor gas, metal and ppe

Underwater Welding 

The Ocean Corp 

Students with the best under water weld passes will have the opportunity to earn a Dive Coin that will qualify them for the Underwater Welding and Diving State Event this summer at The Ocean Corp in Houston. 

At the State event students will compete for TOC Scholarships and prizes as well as the opportunity to earn an AWS D3.6 Welding Certification.

Scholarships Available 

 The Ocean Corp Tuition Scholarships

Each Competing Senior Student :$500 Tuition Scholarship
Winners1st Place - $1,5002nd Place - $1,0003rd Place  - $500Tuition Scholarships to the Ocean Corporation!-----Students can apply their TOP 10 TOC Scholarships towards Tuition at The Ocean Corporation School. The MAX amount a student can carry over to use is $12,000.  

Lincoln Tech Tuition Scholarships

Each Competing Student :$500 Tuition Scholarship
Welding1st Place - $3,0002nd Place - $2,0003rd Place - $1,000
Tuition Scholarships to Lincoln Tech!-----MAX Total Applicable Scholarship Amount To Lincoln Tech - $3,000

PWA Tuition Scholarships

Winner(s) will Receive:1st Level  4 - $4,000 PWA Tuition Scholarship1st Level  3 - $3,000 PWA Tuition Scholarship1st Level  2 - $2,000 PWA Tuition Scholarship1st Level  1 - $2,000 PWA Tuition Scholarship

Tuition Scholarship

Each Competing Senior Student :$500 Tuition Scholarship
Competition Scholarships$8,000 -Level 4 - Highest Placing Senior$3,000 - Level 4 - 2nd Highest Senior$1,000 - Cutting Contest 
One Selected Scholarship Application  Winner will Receive:$1,000 Tuition ScholarshipTOTAL TWS Scholarships$16,00 Tuition Scholarships

Arclabs Tuition Scholarship

Level III and IV 

1st Place - $5,000.00 Scholarship

2nd Place - $3,000.00 Scholarship 

3rd Place - $1,500.00 Scholarship

Level II and I 

1St Place - $1,000.00 Scholarship

2nd Place - $750.00 Scholarship 

3rd Place - $500.00 Scholarship 


AWS Membership Opportunity 

Register for an AWS Student Membership! There are many opportunities that come with Student Membership: Scholarship opportunities, discounts of AWS apparel, access to member forums and job opportunities.

View a summary of Student Membership in PDF format. 

Join Online Here

Awards, Prizes and Donations

Benchmark Abrasives donating Prize Packs - cutting and grinding  products, shirts, stickers and more...

Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the 

"TSTC's Campus in Marshall for Hosting this Event" 

October 04, 2024