3-MONTH WELDING

3-month welding instruction is now being offered at The Career Center. In just 3 months you can earn your MIG, TIG, Stick or Flux Core welding certification.

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In just 3 months you can learn the skills necessary to certify in an AWS welding credential!

Individualized welding instruction available for those:

Wanting to upgrade their current skills
Fix equipment on the farm
Work on a special project
Prepare skills for taking an AWS certification test.

Master each welding technique on your schedule, 3 months at a time. Classes include...

MIG Welding
TIG Welding
Stick Welding
Flux Core Welding

* This course does not fall within the ACCSC institutional accreditation

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Each certification is 180 hours. Pick and choose what's right for you!

SCHEDULE & EXPENSES

Classes Begin

Classes start each quarter.

Days & Times

Monday - Thursday 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Tuition

$1948

Supply Cost

$620

Completion

Custom

COST OF ATTENDANCE

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Choose from any or all of the following welding classes...

MIG WELDING	The MIG Welding class is designed to give students a hands-on introduction to one of the most in-demand welding processes in the industry. Whether you’re exploring welding as a potential career, looking to enhance your current skills, or planning to continue into a full-time welding program, this course provides the foundation you need. Students will learn key techniques such as joint preparation, welding in multiple positions, reading blueprints, and safely operating MIG equipment. The program is 180 hours and includes an AWS Welding Certification with tuition — giving you a nationally recognized credential to help jump-start your career in welding.
TIG WELDING	The TIG Welding class focuses on precision and skill, making it ideal for those interested in high quality, detailed welds. This course allows students to explore the TIG process for potential entry into a welding career, upskill existing abilities, or transition into the fulltime Welding program. Students will learn to weld a variety of metals— including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum— while developing control of heat, torch angle, and filler rod application. Safety, joint preparation, and reading welding symbols are also emphasized. The program is 180 hours and includes an AWS Welding Certification with tuition, preparing you for advanced welding applications in manufacturing, fabrication, and repair.
STICK WELDING	The SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) class is designed to introduce students to one of the most versatile and widely used welding techniques in the industry. Whether you’re looking to start a welding career, upgrade your existing skills, or move into a fulltime welding program, this class offers a solid foundation. Students will learn to set up and operate SMAW equipment, strike and maintain an arc, select electrodes, and perform welds in multiple positions. The program is 180 hours and includes an AWS Welding Certification with tuition—equipping you with the practical skills employers value in construction, maintenance, and industrial settings.
FLUX CORE WELDING	The Flux Core Welding class offers hands-on experience in one of the most efficient processes for heavy-duty welding applications. Ideal for beginners or experienced welders wanting to expand their skill set, this course provides instruction in setup, operation, and technique using flux core arc welding (FCAW) on mild and structural steel. Students will practice welds in multiple positions and learn essential safety and troubleshooting skills. The program is 180 hours and includes an AWS Welding Certification with tuition, preparing you for real-world work in fabrication, shipbuilding, and industrial production.