Central Carolina Community College

School type: Community College

Central Carolina Community College offers stackable Welding Technology credentials at Lee Main Campus in Sanford: a two-semester certificate, a four-semester diploma, and a five-semester Associate in Applied Science, plus a three-semester Robotics Welding Certificate. Training combines classroom and practical shop work in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, cutting, print reading, fabrication, inspection, metallurgy, and destructive and nondestructive testing as applicable to the selected credential. The campus map places welding labs in Joyner Hall, and the certificate catalog provides both day and evening maps.

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Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two semesters; official catalog provides day and evening offerings

This two-semester certificate develops practical entry-level welding skills. Official outcomes cover blueprint and weld-symbol interpretation, oxyfuel… Read full description

This two-semester certificate develops practical entry-level welding skills. Official outcomes cover blueprint and weld-symbol interpretation, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, Stick fillet and groove welds, MIG and Flux-Core fillet welds in multiple positions, TIG setup and welds, fabrication measurement and layout, material-handling equipment, and destructive and nondestructive weld inspection.

Confirmed at

Lee Main Campus — Sanford, NC

Availability sources

Lee Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 42 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Four semesters

The four-semester diploma extends core welding preparation with additional plate/pipe practice and applied technical coursework. The official Welding… Read full description

The four-semester diploma extends core welding preparation with additional plate/pipe practice and applied technical coursework. The official Welding Technology outcomes emphasize classroom and shop training in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, cutting, print reading, fabrication, inspection, and safe setup, with advanced course work including pipe applications.

Confirmed at

Lee Main Campus — Sanford, NC

Availability sources

Lee Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 69-70 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Five semesters

The AAS provides broad preparation in welding science, technology, and metalworking applications. Classroom and practical training may include… Read full description

The AAS provides broad preparation in welding science, technology, and metalworking applications. Classroom and practical training may include consumable and nonconsumable electrode processes, cutting, mathematics, print reading, metallurgy, inspection, and destructive and nondestructive testing. Graduates are prepared for entry-level work in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, quality control, supervision, sales, and related self-employment.

Confirmed at

Lee Main Campus — Sanford, NC

Availability sources

Lee Main Campus — availability source

Robotics Welding Certificate

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

Schedule: Three semesters

This three-semester certificate combines welding foundations with robotic/automated applications. The published map includes print reading, workplace… Read full description

This three-semester certificate combines welding foundations with robotic/automated applications. The published map includes print reading, workplace safety, cutting, MIG/Flux-Core plate welding, introductory automation, and manufacturing quality control.

Confirmed at

Lee Main Campus — Sanford, NC

Availability sources

Lee Main Campus — availability source

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