Alpena Community College

Alpena Community College offers certificate and associate-level welding study at its Alpena campus. Students receive practical classroom and laboratory training in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe and structural welding, fabrication, CNC plasma cutting, automation, and weld inspection and testing. The program uses industry-standard equipment and offers an optional path toward AWS SENSE Level I and II credentials.

Programs Offered

Welding Fabrication

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 30 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by term

One-year practical certificate combining theory and hands-on equipment and materials training. Coursework covers cutting, plate and structural… Read full description

One-year practical certificate combining theory and hands-on equipment and materials training. Coursework covers cutting, plate and structural fabrication, pipe and nonferrous welding, aluminum and stainless work, fixture design, CNC plasma cutting, and a capstone fabrication project. Students may concurrently complete AWS SENSE Level I and II credentials.

Offered at

Main Campus — Alpena, MI

Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 62 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Two-year Associate in Applied Science continuing the certificate curriculum with advanced structural and pipe welding, specialty welding and testing,… Read full description

Two-year Associate in Applied Science continuing the certificate curriculum with advanced structural and pipe welding, specialty welding and testing, CNC thermal cutting, automation, technical and general education, and a Ferris transfer pathway. Students may pursue optional AWS SENSE Level I and II credentials.

Offered at

Main Campus — Alpena, MI

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