Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

School type: Community College

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers a 61-credit Welding Associate of Applied Science, a 31-credit Welding Certificate and an 11-credit Basic Welding Certificate at the Clifton campus. Official curricula combine classroom and extensive lab instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel cutting, print reading, inspection, safety and fabrication; the associate degree adds pipe welding, cooperative education and advanced technical study. The college states that its Welding curriculum aligns with the American Welding Society SENSE program and prepares students for AWS certification testing.

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Welding (WLD), A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 61 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Six-semester sequence with lecture, lab, and cooperative education components

The 61-credit Welding A.A.S. develops hands-on skills in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, oxyfuel… Read full description

The 61-credit Welding A.A.S. develops hands-on skills in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, oxyfuel cutting, pipe welding and metal fabrication. Students also study print reading, manufacturing processes, weldability of metals, inspection and codes, and complete two full-time cooperative education experiences. The curriculum aligns with AWS SENSE standards and the college explicitly states that graduates are prepared for AWS welding certifications.

Confirmed at

Clifton Campus — Cincinnati, OH

Availability sources

Clifton Campus — availability source

Welding Certificate (WLDC)

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 31 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three-semester sequence

The 31-credit Welding Certificate is a three-semester pathway for immediate welding employment. Required… Read full description

The 31-credit Welding Certificate is a three-semester pathway for immediate welding employment. Required training includes Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, print reading and weld design, mathematics, manufacturing processes, CAD, OSHA safety and a technical elective in advanced Stick welding, fabrication or weldability of metals. The college explicitly states that graduates are prepared to take AWS certification tests.

Confirmed at

Clifton Campus — Cincinnati, OH

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Clifton Campus — availability source

Basic Welding Certificate (BWC)

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 11 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two-semester sequence

The 11-credit Basic Welding Certificate is a two-semester entry-level pathway covering welding fundamentals, blueprint reading and weld design, OSHA… Read full description

The 11-credit Basic Welding Certificate is a two-semester entry-level pathway covering welding fundamentals, blueprint reading and weld design, OSHA 10 safety, and one selected process course in Stick, MIG/Flux-Core or TIG. Graduates are eligible to take the AWS D1.1 first-level certification test.

Confirmed at

Clifton Campus — Cincinnati, OH

Availability sources

Clifton Campus — availability source

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