Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public two-year KCTCS institution serving eastern Kentucky. Its Welding Technology program combines coursework and practical experience in selecting and performing welding techniques for joining, surfacing, fabricating, and repairing metal structures and parts. Official offerings include an Associate in Applied Science, a Combination Welder diploma, and shorter credentials in cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, pipe, production, helper, and entry-welder skills. The Mayo Campus houses welding instruction aligned with American Welding Society curriculum and professional certification.