Texas State Technical College hosts High School Regional Welding and Build off Event in Abilene - March 27th 2026!
Texas State Technical College hosts High School Regional Welding and Build off Event in Abilene - March 27th 2026!
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Regional Welding Event State Qualifier
Regional Welding Event State Qualifier
Registration Due by 3/20/26
Registration Due by 3/20/26
Entry fee: $30
- All registration for this event is through: TX.WeldingSeries.com
- Payments can be made the day of the event by cash or check.
- Payments can be handled ahead of time through JudgingCard by entering the number of students that you have registered at TX.WeldingSeries.com
- JudgingCard is not our registration system.
- More detailed information about the registration process can be found here: Login Information for TX.WeldingSeries.com
- If this is your first time to register for a TXHSWS Event and you need a login to TX.WeldingSeries.com, please click here for to set up and account and follow the instructions...
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
8 am - Check in begins
8:45 am - Safety Meeting
9 am - Welding Contests Start
10 am - Build Off Start
12-1 pm - Lunch
4 pm - Estimated Results Time
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Forms & Scholarship Information
Forms & Scholarship Information
Event Map & Directions
Event Map & Directions
2082 Quantum Loop Abilene, TX. 79602
Certification Test Specification Sheets
Certification Test Specification Sheets
CERTIFICATION TEST
AWS D9.1 – SMAW, 3F FILLET WELD3/16” PLATEE7018 ELECTRODE
Level 1
Level 1
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 2
AWS D1.1 – SMAW, 2G GROOVE WELD w/BACKING3/8” PLATEE7018 ELECTRODE
Level 2
Level 2
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 3
AWS ASME IX - SMAW, 2G Groove Weld, open root3/8" Plate. E6010,/E7018 ElectrodeWPS: TXHSWS-WPS-D1.1 6010 - 7018 WPS
Level 3
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
Level 4
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
Regional Build off State Qualifier
Regional Build off State Qualifier
Registration Due by 3/20/26
Registration Due by 3/20/26
Entry fee: $300
- All registration for this event is through: TX.WeldingSeries.com
- Payments can be made the day of the event by cash or check.
- Payments can be handled ahead of time through JudgingCard by entering the number of students that you have registered at TX.WeldingSeries.com
- JudgingCard is not our registration system.
- More detailed information about the registration process can be found here: Login Information for TX.WeldingSeries.com
- If this is your first time to register for a TXHSWS Event and you need a login to TX.WeldingSeries.com, please click here for to set up and account and follow the instructions...
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
8 am - Registration begins
8:45 am - Safety Meeting
9 am - Welding Contests Start
10 am - Build Off Start
12-1 pm - Lunch
4 pm - Estimated Results Time
_________________
Forms & Scholarship Information
Forms & Scholarship Information
Event Map & Directions
Event Map & Directions
2082 Quantum Loop Abilene, TX. 79602
Regional Build off State Qualifier - Chimenea
Regional Build off State Qualifier - Chimenea
View Build Off Plans
Build-Off Team Details:
Each participating high school may register one Build-Off Team consisting of four currently enrolled high school students. This team will represent their school in a hands-on fabrication challenge designed to test welding proficiency, teamwork, and project execution.
Registration Fee: $300 per team
(This fee helps cover materials, supplies, event logistics, and awards.)
Permitted Welding Processes:
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding): Electrodes E6010 and E7018 only
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
Additional Notes:
All welding equipment and PPE must be provided by the participating school or team.
Projects must adhere to event guidelines and be completed within the designated timeframe.
Judging will be based on craftsmanship, safety, weld quality, teamwork, and adherence to the design specifications.
Build Off Rules and Documents
Build Off Rules and Documents
Scholarships Available
Scholarships Available
The Ocean Corp Tuition Scholarships
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.
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
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
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
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
Arclabs Tuition Scholarship
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 Student Membership Opportunity
AWS Student 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.
Awards, Prizes and Donations
Awards, Prizes and Donations
Benchmark Abrasives donating Prize Packs - cutting and grinding products, shirts, stickers and more...
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
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