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Columbus State Community College

School type: Community College

Columbus State Community College offers a 65-credit Skilled Trades Technology welding AAS plus five welding certificates ranging from a 13-credit module to 28- or 29-credit intermediate and pipe-specialty pathways. The curriculum covers Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, layout and fit-up, drawings, codes, inspection, metallurgy, plate and pipe work, and certification preparation. The Skilled Trades department participates in AWS SENSE Level I and Level II and operates an AWS Accredited Test Facility; the AAS provides an opportunity to earn up to AWS Level II Advanced Welder certification.

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Intermediate Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 28 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester sequence

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate builds from introductory Stick, MIG, oxyfuel and plasma cutting into TIG, drawings, intermediate Stick/MIG… Read full description

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate builds from introductory Stick, MIG, oxyfuel and plasma cutting into TIG, drawings, intermediate Stick/MIG applications, layout and fit-up, vertical groove and pipe work, safety, and a dedicated welding certification preparation course. The college describes it as preparation for intermediate-level welding employment and for students seeking to become AWS Certified Welders.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

Skilled Trades Technology - Welding, A.A.S.

Credential: AAS
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 65 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester sequence

This 65-credit AAS prepares students for commercial, industrial and manufacturing welding work. The four-semester curriculum combines general… Read full description

This 65-credit AAS prepares students for commercial, industrial and manufacturing welding work. The four-semester curriculum combines general education with safety, construction-industry fundamentals, drawings, layout and fit-up, metallurgy, codes and inspection, and extensive welding practice in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG on flat and round work. It also includes oxyfuel and plasma cutting, automation and advanced applications. The program states that completers can have the opportunity to earn up to AWS Level II Advanced Welder certification.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

Intermediate Pipe and Plate TIG Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 29 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester sequence

This 29-credit, four-semester certificate advances students from introductory Stick, MIG, oxyfuel and plasma cutting through TIG, drawings, layout and… Read full description

This 29-credit, four-semester certificate advances students from introductory Stick, MIG, oxyfuel and plasma cutting through TIG, drawings, layout and fit-up, intermediate Stick/MIG work, and specialized GTAW plate and pipe courses. A required certification-preparation course supports the program's stated purpose of preparing advanced GTAW welders for AWS certification.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

Intermediate Pipe I Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 28 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester sequence

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate prepares advanced SMAW pipe welders. It progresses through introductory and intermediate Stick/MIG work,… Read full description

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate prepares advanced SMAW pipe welders. It progresses through introductory and intermediate Stick/MIG work, layout and fit-up, drawings, safety and intermediate applications before dedicated SMAW Pipe I and Pipe II courses and welding certification preparation.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

Intermediate Pipe II Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 28 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester sequence

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate prepares advanced GMAW and FCAW pipe welders. Students complete introductory and intermediate Stick/MIG… Read full description

This 28-credit, four-semester certificate prepares advanced GMAW and FCAW pipe welders. Students complete introductory and intermediate Stick/MIG work, drawings, layout and fit-up, safety and intermediate applications before dedicated GMAW Pipe I and FCAW Pipe I courses and welding certification preparation.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

Welding Module Certificate (Facilities Maintenance)

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 13 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two-semester sequence

This 13-credit, two-semester module certificate focuses on a single skilled-trades competency and can stack into the Facilities Maintenance… Read full description

This 13-credit, two-semester module certificate focuses on a single skilled-trades competency and can stack into the Facilities Maintenance certificate or AAS. Courses cover construction-industry orientation and employability, introductory Stick and MIG welding, intermediate Stick/MIG work, intermediate welding applications, and OSHA general-industry safety.

Campus availability has not been confirmed for this program. Contact the school for current locations.

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