Aiken Technical College

School type: Community College

Aiken Technical College offers a sequence of welding credentials from basic and advanced certificates through an Associate in Applied Science General Technology pathway with a Welding Technology emphasis. Official program pages describe lecture and campus lab work in welding safety, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe work, fabrication, metallurgy, and design, with hands-on exercises preparing students for entry-level and advanced welding roles.

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Associate in Applied Science: General Technology Emphasis in Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: $14,000
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Day and evening options vary by term

The Associate in Applied Science General Technology pathway with a Welding Technology emphasis provides… Read full description

The Associate in Applied Science General Technology pathway with a Welding Technology emphasis provides practical instruction in welding, metallurgy, design, and related technical coursework. The program is the college's most comprehensive welding credential and is designed to build broad technical and potential leadership skills beyond the basic and advanced certificate levels.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Graniteville, SC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Basic Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,400
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 1 year
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

One-year certificate introducing the four common welding processes through online lecture and on-campus laboratory work. Students study process… Read full description

One-year certificate introducing the four common welding processes through online lecture and on-campus laboratory work. Students study process theory, welding safety, and specific hazards, then complete six-hour-per-day hands-on lab exercises in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG for entry-level preparation.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Graniteville, SC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Advanced Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $8,000
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 1 year
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

One-year advanced certificate building on introductory welding with more complex materials and processes. Official curriculum emphasizes advanced… Read full description

One-year advanced certificate building on introductory welding with more complex materials and processes. Official curriculum emphasizes advanced practical training, including pipe and fabrication applications, for students seeking broader production and industrial welding skills.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Graniteville, SC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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