Aims Community College

Aims Community College offers welding education at its Greeley and Fort Lupton campuses. The 60-credit Associate of Applied Science and five focused certificates cover safety, cutting and gouging, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe welding, fabrication, metallurgy, print reading, estimating, inspection, and related technical skills. Students train in dedicated welding facilities, including a 9,000-square-foot Fort Lupton facility with 28 arc-welding booths, a fabrication shop, classrooms, and support spaces.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, A.A.S.

Credential: AAS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Weekday/Weeknight/Weekend options

A 60-credit Associate of Applied Science combining general education and technical welding coursework.… Read full description

A 60-credit Associate of Applied Science combining general education and technical welding coursework. Students study cutting and gouging, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe welding, fabrication, metallurgy, print reading, estimating, inspection, and advanced welding applications, with program schedules available for Greeley and Fort Lupton.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

Metal Cutting and Gouging Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Five-credit certificate covering welding safety and cutting and gouging operations using oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, exothermic, and plasma arc… Read full description

Five-credit certificate covering welding safety and cutting and gouging operations using oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, exothermic, and plasma arc processes, with introductory blueprint reading.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

Arc Welding Processes Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 24 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Twenty-four-credit certificate developing basic and advanced arc-welding skills through Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG coursework with safety and… Read full description

Twenty-four-credit certificate developing basic and advanced arc-welding skills through Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG coursework with safety and cutting foundations.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

Pipe Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick, Pipe
Program Length: 8 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Eight-credit certificate focused on Shielded Metal Arc Welding pipe techniques and related safety and preparation skills.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

Metal Fabrication Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 8 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Eight-credit certificate in fabrication skills, layout, print interpretation, and related metalworking operations for welding and manufacturing… Read full description

Eight-credit certificate in fabrication skills, layout, print interpretation, and related metalworking operations for welding and manufacturing settings.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

Welding Technician Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 45 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Forty-five-credit comprehensive certificate combining the focused welding certificates into a broad technical pathway covering cutting, Stick, MIG,… Read full description

Forty-five-credit comprehensive certificate combining the focused welding certificates into a broad technical pathway covering cutting, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe welding, and fabrication.

Offered at

Greeley Campus — Greeley, CO Fort Lupton Campus — Fort Lupton, CO

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