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Albany Technical College

Albany Technical College is a public Technical College System of Georgia institution serving southwest Georgia. Welding and Joining Technology is based in Freedom Hall on the main Albany campus. The college offers a 54-credit diploma plus short Technical Certificates of Credit in Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, and welding fabrication. Curriculum emphasizes welding safety, blueprint reading, oxyfuel cutting, hands-on lab practice, qualification welds in multiple positions, and preparation for industrial qualification under national welding codes.

Programs Offered

Welding and Joining Technology

  • Credential: Diploma
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 54 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by campus

The 54-credit diploma combines eight credits of basic skills with 46 occupational credits. Required coursework… Read full description for Welding and Joining Technology

The 54-credit diploma combines eight credits of basic skills with 46 occupational credits. Required coursework covers shop safety and equipment, oxyfuel cutting, blueprint reading, flat through overhead Stick welding, all-position MIG and TIG welding, preparation for industrial qualification tests under selected national codes, repeated lab work, and a welding elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: Stick
  • Program Length: 12 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Twelve-credit advanced Stick certificate continuing basic SMAW with horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding and position-specific qualification… Read full description for Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Twelve-credit advanced Stick certificate continuing basic SMAW with horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding and position-specific qualification welds.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: Stick
  • Program Length: 12 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Twelve-credit introductory certificate covering welding fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, and flat-position Stick welding with laboratory qualification… Read full description for Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Twelve-credit introductory certificate covering welding fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, and flat-position Stick welding with laboratory qualification welds.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: Flux-Core
  • Program Length: 15 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Fifteen-credit certificate covering introductory welding and oxyfuel cutting followed by Flux-Core theory, equipment setup, shielding gases,… Read full description for Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Fifteen-credit certificate covering introductory welding and oxyfuel cutting followed by Flux-Core theory, equipment setup, shielding gases, all-position joints, qualification welds, and an occupational elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Gas Metal Arc Welder

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: MIG
  • Program Length: 15 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Fifteen-credit certificate covering welding fundamentals and oxyfuel cutting followed by MIG theory, setup, transfer modes, wire and shielding-gas… Read full description for Gas Metal Arc Welder

Fifteen-credit certificate covering welding fundamentals and oxyfuel cutting followed by MIG theory, setup, transfer modes, wire and shielding-gas selection, all-position joints, qualification welds, and an elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: TIG
  • Program Length: 15 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Fifteen-credit certificate covering welding fundamentals and oxyfuel cutting followed by TIG safety, shielding gases, cleaning, machine setup, filler… Read full description for Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Fifteen-credit certificate covering welding fundamentals and oxyfuel cutting followed by TIG safety, shielding gases, cleaning, machine setup, filler selection, all-position beads and joints, qualification welds, and an elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator

  • Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
  • Processes: Stick, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 11 credits
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Entrance each semester

Eleven-credit Stick fabrication certificate emphasizing horizontal and vertical welding, specification work, qualification welds, and an occupational… Read full description for Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator

Eleven-credit Stick fabrication certificate emphasizing horizontal and vertical welding, specification work, qualification welds, and an occupational elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

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