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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers Welding Technology through lecture, lab, and practical experience at its Leestown and Danville campuses, with evening instruction also documented at the Madison Area Training Center. Students may pursue an Associate in Applied Science, a Combination Welder diploma, or shorter process-focused certificates. Current curriculum includes Stick, MIG, TIG, cutting, blueprint reading, certification practice, and optional advanced work such as Flux-Core and pipe welding, supported by shop projects and state welding-certification testing.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology AAS

Credential: AAS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60-68 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Flexible scheduling; in-person at Leestown and Danville, evening classes at Madison Area Training Center, and some online availability

The Welding Technology AAS combines general education with lecture, laboratory, and applied welding work. The… Read full description

The Welding Technology AAS combines general education with lecture, laboratory, and applied welding work. The current 60-68 credit curriculum requires Stick, TIG, and MIG welding; cutting; blueprint reading; welding certification courses; and a practicum or cooperative experience, with advanced process electives available. BCTC states that a full-time student can complete the associate degree in about two years.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Combination Welder Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Performance
Program Length: 48-55 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 48-55 credit diploma combining lecture, laboratory, and practical welding courses. Required work includes Stick, TIG, and MIG welding, blueprint… Read full description

A 48-55 credit diploma combining lecture, laboratory, and practical welding courses. Required work includes Stick, TIG, and MIG welding, blueprint reading, welding certification coursework, and a practicum or cooperative experience.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

ARC Cutter Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit cutting-focused certificate covering oxy-fuel or other cutting systems and a corresponding laboratory. It is intended as a short… Read full description

A five-credit cutting-focused certificate covering oxy-fuel or other cutting systems and a corresponding laboratory. It is intended as a short technical credential rather than a full welding sequence.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

AWS National Skills Standard Level I Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Performance
Program Length: 36-37 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

A 36-37 credit entry-welder certificate covering cutting, Stick, TIG, and MIG welding plus blueprint reading and associated laboratory practice. BCTC… Read full description

A 36-37 credit entry-welder certificate covering cutting, Stick, TIG, and MIG welding plus blueprint reading and associated laboratory practice. BCTC lists it as the AWS National Skills Standard Level I certificate; the current catalog names it SENSE Level I - Entry Welders.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 15-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 15-18 credit process-focused certificate built around gas metal arc welding classroom and lab courses, with a technical elective that may include… Read full description

A 15-18 credit process-focused certificate built around gas metal arc welding classroom and lab courses, with a technical elective that may include Flux-Core training.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 17-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 17-18 credit certificate in gas tungsten arc welding with fillet- and groove-weld laboratory practice plus related technical coursework.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Gas Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 4 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A four-credit short certificate in oxy-fuel systems and laboratory practice. No canonical arc-welding process is assigned because the curriculum is… Read full description

A four-credit short certificate in oxy-fuel systems and laboratory practice. No canonical arc-welding process is assigned because the curriculum is oxy-fuel focused.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Production Line Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 19-20 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 19-20 credit production-oriented certificate combining selected Stick, TIG, and MIG welding coursework and laboratory practice for entry-level… Read full description

A 19-20 credit production-oriented certificate combining selected Stick, TIG, and MIG welding coursework and laboratory practice for entry-level manufacturing work.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 17-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 17-18 credit Stick-welding certificate covering shielded metal arc welding, fillet welds, and groove-weld laboratory work, with related cutting… Read full description

A 17-18 credit Stick-welding certificate covering shielded metal arc welding, fillet welds, and groove-weld laboratory work, with related cutting coursework.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

Welder Helper Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit helper-level certificate combining cutting systems with basic welding instruction. The credential is designed as a short entry point… Read full description

A five-credit helper-level certificate combining cutting systems with basic welding instruction. The credential is designed as a short entry point into welding-support work.

Offered at

Leestown Campus — Lexington, KY Danville Campus — Danville, KY

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