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Albany Technical College

School type: Public Technical School

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.

School-wide Programs

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Welding and Joining Technology

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: Not listed
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

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.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
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

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

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Albany, GA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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