Shipbuilding & Repair
Structural welding, fit-up, fabrication, repair discipline and production documentation.
Maritime & Defense
Build the workforce around the shipyard.
NAWIT is developing a maritime workforce pipeline focused on structural welding, fabrication, production discipline, documentation, qualification preparation and the realities of shipbuilding and ship repair.
Jacksonville / Duval
Local-first maritime launch.
Jacksonville provides a practical environment for validating employer demand across ship repair, port activity, structural fabrication and defense-industrial work.
Qualification Readiness
Preparation for employer tests and applicable procedure-driven qualification environments.
Production Culture
Safety, quality, traceability, communication and reliability in demanding industrial settings.
National Scale
Prove the model locally, connect to national industrial-base demand, then expand with evidence.
Technical Context
Prepare for the environment—not just the arc.
- SMAW, FCAW and applicable GMAW process awareness
- Structural plate and joint preparation
- Blueprints, weld symbols and measurement
- WPS familiarity and production travelers
- Inspection, traceability and repair documentation
- Employer testing and qualification preparation
Claims control: NAWIT does not claim Navy approval or independent NAVSEA certification authority. Training is designed to prepare workers for applicable employer, procedure, facility, contract and qualification requirements.