Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College offers a 36-credit Welding Technology diploma designed for completion in nine months at the Rosemount campus. Students combine classroom theory with extensive laboratory practice in Stick, MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding; oxy-fuel, plasma, and carbon-arc cutting and gouging; print reading; metallurgy; inspection; safety; and shop fabrication. The curriculum progresses from flat and horizontal plate work to vertical and overhead positions and includes carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Classes are offered during daytime, afternoon, and evening periods, with a full-time fall start.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $10,641.72
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 36 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Nine months; on campus; daytime, afternoon, and evening classes; fall full-time start

A 36-credit, nine-month diploma combining classroom theory with hands-on welding-lab training. Coursework… Read full description

A 36-credit, nine-month diploma combining classroom theory with hands-on welding-lab training. Coursework covers welding safety and theory, Stick, MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core processes, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, carbon-arc gouging, print reading, metallurgy, inspection, weld quality, job-search skills, and fabrication methods. Students weld carbon steel plate in multiple positions and work with stainless steel and aluminum in advanced MIG and TIG courses.

Offered at

Rosemount Campus — Rosemount, MN

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