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Blue Ridge Community College

School type: Community College

Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, North Carolina, offers a stackable Welding Technology pathway ranging from focused certificates through a 38-credit diploma and a 69-credit Associate in Applied Science. Current curricula combine classroom learning with practical shop work in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, plate and pipe welding, cutting, welding symbols, metallurgy, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification practices. Official college sources place the welding lab at the Henderson County Campus and describe the associate pathway as a two-year program.

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Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 69 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two-year recommended sequence; day/evening offerings vary by course

The 69-credit Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science develops welding and metalworking skills through… Read full description

The 69-credit Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science develops welding and metalworking skills through classroom study and practical application. Required courses cover cutting, Stick plate and pipe, MIG and Flux-Core plate, TIG plate and pipe, welding symbols, metallurgy, fabrication, inert-gas welding, certification practices, and general education. Electives can add advanced fabrication, sanitary welding, automated welding and cutting, machining, or work-based learning. Program outcomes include safe equipment setup, interpreting AWS specifications, and producing weldments to AWS visual criteria and codes.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

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Henderson County Campus — availability source

Welding Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 38 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 38-credit diploma combining composition and applied mathematics with cutting, welding symbols, Stick plate… Read full description

A 38-credit diploma combining composition and applied mathematics with cutting, welding symbols, Stick plate and plate/pipe work, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, TIG plate welding, industrial Stick, metallurgy, inert-gas welding, and basic machine-shop skills.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

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Henderson County Campus — availability source

Industrial Plate/Pipe Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Stick, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 17 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 17-credit certificate focused on basic welding, industrial Stick, Stick plate/pipe, TIG plate/pipe, welding… Read full description

A 17-credit certificate focused on basic welding, industrial Stick, Stick plate/pipe, TIG plate/pipe, welding symbols, and metallurgy.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

Basic Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 12 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 12-credit introductory certificate covering cutting, welding symbols, basic welding, industrial Stick, and inert-gas MIG/TIG welding.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

Industrial Maintenance Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 13 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 13-credit certificate combining cutting, basic welding, industrial Stick, welding metallurgy, and… Read full description

A 13-credit certificate combining cutting, basic welding, industrial Stick, welding metallurgy, and MIG/Flux-Core plate welding for maintenance-oriented work.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

Industrial Plate Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 15-credit plate-welding certificate built around cutting, Stick plate, MIG/Flux-Core plate, and TIG plate… Read full description

A 15-credit plate-welding certificate built around cutting, Stick plate, MIG/Flux-Core plate, and TIG plate coursework.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

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Henderson County Campus — availability source

Manufacturer Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 14 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 14-credit manufacturing-focused certificate covering basic welding, industrial Stick, MIG/TIG inert-gas… Read full description

A 14-credit manufacturing-focused certificate covering basic welding, industrial Stick, MIG/TIG inert-gas welding, fabrication, and welding symbols.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

Industrial Pipe Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Stick, Pipe, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 15-credit pipe-welding certificate covering sanitary welding, Stick pipe, TIG pipe, machine-shop… Read full description

A 15-credit pipe-welding certificate covering sanitary welding, Stick pipe, TIG pipe, machine-shop fundamentals, and industrial welding certification practices.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

Welding Fabrication Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 16 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Recommended sequence published; contact program advisor

A 16-credit fabrication certificate combining cutting, industrial Stick, MIG/Flux-Core plate welding, and two… Read full description

A 16-credit fabrication certificate combining cutting, industrial Stick, MIG/Flux-Core plate welding, and two levels of fabrication coursework with layout, assembly, and shop-equipment practice.

Confirmed at

Henderson County Campus — Flat Rock, NC

Availability sources

Henderson County Campus — availability source

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