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Central Lakes College

School type: Community College

Central Lakes College offers Welding and Fabrication training at the Brainerd campus through a 42-credit diploma and a 60-credit Associate of Applied Science. Both pathways emphasize concentrated shop practice in Stick, MIG, TIG, welding and cutting safety, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding theory, qualification work, and fabrication. The college reports that 90% of class time is spent practicing in the welding lab; the associate pathway adds general education and leadership-oriented problem-solving and job-planning skills.

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Welding and Fabrication Diploma

  • Credential: Diploma
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 42 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Three-term sample full-time pathway (fall, spring, summer)

This 42-credit diploma concentrates on occupational and lab-based training without general-education… Read full description for Welding and Fabrication Diploma

This 42-credit diploma concentrates on occupational and lab-based training without general-education coursework. Required work covers welding safety, Stick, MIG and TIG, blueprint reading, fabrication, welding theory and qualification practice. The official sample pathway spans fall, spring and an eight-credit summer term, and the college reports that the broader welding program spends 90% of class time in the lab.

Confirmed at

Brainerd Campus — Brainerd, MN
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Welding and Fabrication A.A.S.

  • Credential: A.A.S.
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Four-term sample pathway including a summer term

The 60-credit Associate of Applied Science combines 42 technical welding credits with at least 15 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum credits and electives.… Read full description for Welding and Fabrication A.A.S.

The 60-credit Associate of Applied Science combines 42 technical welding credits with at least 15 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum credits and electives. Technical requirements cover Stick, MIG and TIG welding, qualification work, blueprint reading, fabrication and welding theory. The degree extends technical training with communication, problem-solving, job planning and decision-making skills intended for immediate employment and entry-level leadership roles.

Confirmed at

Brainerd Campus — Brainerd, MN
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