Trades and technical professions require specialized training, and the Lifelong Learning Institute is there to help.
We team up with companies, trade unions, nursing associations, and the public and government sectors to develop training resources to increase skills and work competencies as well as raise the educational level of the workforce.
Following are our current offerings:
Welding and Iron Works (CE 113)A three-day introduction to the theory and practice of MIG welding.
Through practice and theory, you will be introduced into the field of MIG welding. This 3-day course will offer you the ability to learn the proper safety etiquette, machine maintenance, operate different machinery, and learn the different principles used to be able to successfully weld. After safety demonstrations, you will receive training by master welders where you will be given step-by-step demonstrations. Following this, you will practice what you learned with their help and guidance. Because you will be operating heavy machinery, proper attire is required. Students must wear steel capped safety shoes, along with full length cotton shirt/pants. Loose fabrics should be avoided, and glasses should be worn instead of contact lenses.
By Special Arrangement. Please call 215.991.3575
This course is for those interested in obtaining a CDL A and/or B license. Working with our state-certified examiners, students will participate in hands-on labs and classroom lectures, providing a well-rounded understanding of the material. Those who attend will learn what they need to know to take and pass the state permit exam at your local DMV. Once they obtain their permits, students will then be eligible to begin their road training. The opportunity to train with our professional instructors on a Tractor Trailer, Bus, and/or Box truck is invaluable and will give students real-world experience. As soon as training goals are met, students will be given two chances to take the road test and receive their license(s).
Requirements for Participants:
- Have a Pennsylvania State Licenses
- No physical restrictions
- Over the age of 18 (21 if transporting over state lines)
- Clean driving record
- Pass medical exam
Tuition: $5,485
(Su) 12/30/12 – 3/31/13
(Su) 1/6/13 – 4/7/13
*Students are asked to report on the first day at 8AM
This course is for those interested in obtaining a CDL A and/or B license. Working with our state-certified examiners, students will participate in hands-on labs and classroom lectures, providing a well-rounded understanding of the material. Those who attend will learn what they need to know to take and pass the state permit exam at your local DMV. Once they obtain their permits, students will then be eligible to begin their road training. The opportunity to train with our professional instructors on a Tractor Trailer, Bus, and/or Box truck is invaluable and will give students real-world experience. As soon as training goals are met, students will be given two chances to take the road test and receive their license(s).
Requirements for Participants:
- Have a Pennsylvania State Licenses
- No physical restrictions
- Over the age of 18 (21 if transporting over state lines)
- Clean driving record
- Pass medical exam
Tuition: $5,485
(Su) 2/17/13
(Su) 3/24/13
(Su) 4/21/13
(Su) 5/19/13
*Students are asked to report on the first day at 8AM
Through practice and theory, you will be introduced into the field of MIG welding. This 3-day course will offer you the ability to learn the proper safety etiquette, machine maintenance, operate different machinery, and learn the different principles used to be able to successfully weld. After safety demonstrations, you will receive training by master welders where you will be given step-by-step demonstrations. Following this, you will practice what you learned with their help and guidance. Because you will be operating heavy machinery, proper attire is required. Students must wear steel capped safety shoes, along with full length cotton shirt/pants. Loose fabrics should be avoided, and glasses should be worn instead of contact lenses.
Tuition: $2,625
24 Hours
Dates: (Su) 4/7/13, 4/14/13, 4/21/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Through practice and theory, you will be introduced into the field of MIG welding. This 3-day course will offer you the ability to learn the proper safety etiquette, machine maintenance, operate different machinery, and learn the different principles used to be able to successfully weld. After safety demonstrations, you will receive training by master welders where you will be given step-by-step demonstrations. Following this, you will practice what you learned with their help and guidance. Because you will be operating heavy machinery, proper attire is required. Students must wear steel capped safety shoes, along with full length cotton shirt/pants. Loose fabrics should be avoided, and glasses should be worn instead of contact lenses.
Tuition: $2,625
24 Hours
Dates: (Su) 5/19/13, 6/2/13, 6/9/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This 30-hour course will provide you with the skills you need to get a job working with heavy machinery. Learn how to use backhoes (for digging, loading sand or dirt into trucks, and clearing rubble from the ground) and excavators (to create landscape grading, heavy lifting, and digging), two pieces of equipment that are widely used in today’s industry. This course takes place on a construction site, where you will receive hands on training from professionals that currently work in the field. Over three days, you will also cover safety, proper use of controls, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will learn all you need to know about the trade, including the insider information you need to make good career choices.
Proper clothing is required, including: long sleeved shirts, long pants, and steeled toed work shoes.
Tuition: $2,625
30 Hours
Dates: (Su) 3/3/13, 3/10/13, 3/24/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This 30-hour course will provide you with the skills you need to get a job working with heavy machinery. Learn how to use backhoes (for digging, loading sand or dirt into trucks, and clearing rubble from the ground) and excavators (to create landscape grading, heavy lifting, and digging), two pieces of equipment that are widely used in today’s industry. This course takes place on a construction site, where you will receive hands on training from professionals that currently work in the field. Over three days, you will also cover safety, proper use of controls, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will learn all you need to know about the trade, including the insider information you need to make good career choices.
Proper clothing is required, including: long sleeved shirts, long pants, and steeled toed work shoes.
Tuition: $2,625
30 Hours
Dates: (Su) 4/7/13, 4/14/13, 4/21/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This course in generator maintenance and repair is designed to prepare students to develop skills that they can use either personally or professionally on the job. Expert instructors will cover all aspects of generators from those used in residential environments, to those used commercially and for recreational purposes. Students will learn the terminology associated with generators, electrical circuitry, carburetor functionality, and the principles for operating equipment safely according to OSHA standards.
Tuition: $2,625
24 Hours
Dates: (Su) 5/5/13, 5/19/13. 6/2/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Now that you have mastered the fundamentals of MIG Welding, or have experience in MIG Welding, this follow-up three-day class follows the same methodology of practice and theory to introduce you to the next level of welding technology. From master welders you will learn more advanced techniques of MIG welding and begin to explore the process of TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding as well as the use of Metal Arc welding machines, and techniques of oxy-acetylene burning and welding. Safety procedures will be examined in detail and students will learn how to operate welding equipment while assuming various physical positions to weld in awkward locations. Students are required to wear safety equipment including steel-safety shoes with a full length cotton shirt and pants. Loose fabrics should be avoided, and glasses should be worn instead of contact lenses.
Tuition: $2,625
24 Hours
Dates (Su) 5/19/13, 6/2/13, 6/9/13
Times: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Take the plunge and learn how to become an industrial diver. But before you can dive into marine biology or become adept at repairing underwater pipes, you will need to develop basic skills in scuba. Instruction will involve classroom study and practice in a swimming pool before actually participating in an open water dive. You will learn safety procedures, the effects of pressure on the human body, and how to select the most appropriate scuba gear for your dives. Certified instructors will guide you through instruction and the dives. Once you have completed the course, you will be eligible to receive on the of two principal certifications in underwater diving, either PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors). Students are required to bring their own fitted mask, fins, and snorkels Prior to taking the class, students must complete a PADI Medical form to list their medical history. In the event of pre-existing medical conditions, students must present a physician’s note clearing them for swimming pool and open water dives.
Tuition: $3,950
40 Hours
Dates (Tu., Th.) 4/19/13 – 5/2/13
Times: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This 40-hour hands on course offers participants a general introduction to electrical systems in home and business environments. Building on a foundation of electrical and mathematical principals, the course provides students with comprehensive information about standards of electrical measurement, functions of circuitry and use of electrical connections. Instructors will focus upon problem solving in an electrical/electronic environment, and provide insight into the terminology and symbols associated with meter displays and printreading. Students will learn how to use the tools of the trade to connect wiring to fuse boxes, power sources, and electronic devices. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their new electrical installation skills, be able to wire switch and light circuits, be able to evaluate electrical systems and make repairs, and insure proper wire connectivity.
Tuition: $2,650
40 Hours
Dates (Tu., Th.) 4/9/13 – 5/9/13
Times: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Courses are conveniently offered at La Salle’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pa.; La Salle’s Montgomery County Center, located in the Metroplex Corporate Center in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.; the Bucks County Center, located in Newtown, Pa.; and various locations in the Philadelphia area.
Never Stop Exploring: Contact Us
Contact us to tell us about your workforce training needs and to join our mailing list:
Robert F. Herbst, M.A.
Director, Professional and Corporate Education
College of Professional and Continuing Studies
Phone: 215.991.2600
Fax: 215.991.2855
E-mail: lifelonglearning@lasalle.edu

